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London bound LEONGATHA’S own Kaila McKnight is living a sporting dream after being selected to compete in the London Olympics. The 25-year-old and her husband Brad Hutchinson were over the moon about the news and look forward to the games in July and August. Kaila has already competed in the World Athletics Championships and the Commonwealth Games in the past and is readying herself to be the best she can be on the biggest sporting stage. Read more on page 70.
Kidnapped By Sarah Vella POLICE are yet to recover a car stolen from Korumburra on Monday with three children on board. The thief released the children from the car shortly after stealing the Ford station wagon from Commercial Street. The mother of the three boys, Rae-
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leyn Taylor, watched helplessly as the thief drove the car north with the boys, Tarkyn, 5, Maison, 2, and Keyon, 1, still on board. Detective Acting Sergeant from the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit, Andrew Payne described it as a “brazen theft.” “The mother of the children was extremely distressed and was greatly
relieved when the children were found a short time later,” he said. Police praised five-year-old Tarkyn for doing a fantastic job of looking after his siblings throughout the ordeal. “He was very protective of his younger brothers and looked after them until he saw someone he knew,” Detective Payne said. Police believe the thief did not rea-
lise the boys were on the back seat of the car. The incident began at 3.15pm Monday, when Ms Taylor parked her station wagon outside a laundromat in Commercial Street. Ms Taylor left her children in the car, with the keys in the ignition, while she took her washing in to the laundromat. When she returned to her car, she
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was met with every parent’s worst nightmare. Ms Taylor could see her car, with her three sons still inside, travelling down Commercial Street around three shops away. “I dropped my washing and got up on a seat to watch the car, but lost sight of it,” Ms Taylor said. Continued on page 3.
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Cars galore at Show’n’Shine THE ROTARY Club of Leongatha put on another spectacular Show’n’Shine and Swap Meet last Sunday with 220 magnificent vehicles filling up the Leongatha velodrome.
Show favourite: this 1966 Mustang was a big hit at the Show’n’Shine, taking out exhibitors’ choice and entry of the show, owned by Peter Mayo from Yarram.
The event continued to grow bigger and better in its sixth year, with 60 more entries than last year. Rotarian and event organiser John O’Connor said they were pleased with the day. “The whole day went very smoothly and we were very pleased with it,” he said. “Our food sales were excellent and the swap meet was up substantially on last year as well.” Mr O’Connor said the quality of the entries was also fantastic, with a range of
impressive motorbikes joining the vintage and restored cars. “This has now become one of our major events for the year,” he said. “We’re also very pleased about the way the car enthusiasts obviously appreciate the quality of the show we put on and that’s why we’ve been very well supported.” Trophies were handed out to winners of 21 categories, along with gift packs from sponsor Meguiars Car Care Products. “We’re very grateful to the Leongatha public who came out in great numbers and supported the day,” Mr O’Connor said. “We’ve locked in Labour Day Sunday for next year so people can mark the calendar now.” • More photos in next week’s Star.
Vintage cars: Leongatha Rotarian Ed Carmody was impressed with this Nash 422 Standard at the show.
Rock’n’roll dancers: Trudy and Stuart Haw flaunted their smooth moves on the dance floor at the Show’n’Shine.
Show’n’Shine: Kim O’Connor from Wonthaggi was happy to show off his bright blue 1948 Ford.
Small car with a powerful engine: Daryl Lowe from Leongatha and his orange beast, a Holden Torana. Right: Dad’s ute a winner: Leila and Bella Houston from Leongatha show off their dad Andrew’s HK Holden ute, which was titled best engine at the show.
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Man arrested Driver killed over child porn POLICE are still investigating a single car collision near Korumburra that claimed the life of a man.
By Sarah Vella POLICE have continued their increased focus on the downloading of child exploitation material through the internet by arresting a Korumburra man last Thursday. The man, aged in his
50s, is expected to be charged on summons after being arrested in relation to various child pornography offences. The man, who cannot be identified, was interviewed by police and charges are pending. A joint investigation by the Morwell Sexual Offences and Child Investigation Team, Taskforce Astraea and the E-Crime Squad culminated with the execution of a search war-
Future in spotlight A MIRBOO North reserve will be the subject of a major planning project. The Walter J. Tuck Recreation Reserve Committee of Management recently secured a community grant to complete the project from South Gippsland Shire Council. The project will review the existing facilities and consider future opportunities for infrastructure development at the Mirboo North reserve over the next five to 10 years. The plan will also look at ways to increase participation in sports played at the reserve and how the facilities might be used for new activities or events to maximise use of the grounds. Extensive consultation will take place over the coming months.
rant on the residence in the Korumburra area, where computers and hard drives were seized. A search warrant was also executed on Monday on a home in the Leongatha area, in relation to child pornography offences. The residence is occupied by two adults. No one has been arrested or interviewed at this stage, but several computers and hard drives were seized. Once the information contained on the computers and drives has been
Factory safe MURRAY Goulburn is unlikely to make any changes to its Leongatha factory, at least in the short term. The dairy co-operative – Leongatha’s biggest employer – last week announced it would close the milk powder drying operation at its Rochester facility. The plant would remain in a “care and maintenance” program until higher milk production levels return to northern Victoria. A company spokesperson told The Star yesterday (Tuesday): “We want to get more efficiency across the plants but there is nothing pending at Leongatha.”
Kidnapped Continued from page 1. She then ran up the street to find help. Two men were the first to her aid; one called the police as the other comforted her as she cried. The thief drove a short distance before realising the children were in the car and stopped to let them out on Station Street. He walked the children across the railway line, before returning to the car and driving away. Tarkyn then took control of the situation and led his two younger brothers back to Commercial Street.
A woman who had spoken to Ms Taylor earlier spotted the children and alerted Ms Taylor to their whereabouts. They were reunited at around 3.45pm. Ms Taylor believed it would be safer to leave her three young children in the car, than to take them out of the car on a busy street. “I definitely won’t be leaving my keys in the ignition ever again,” she said. Detective Payne said the incident was a reminder to everyone to remove their keys from the
analysed, further investigations will be made. Taskforce Astraea continues to proactively target people using the internet to access child exploitation material and/or those involved in grooming or procuring children via the internet for sexual purposes. Investigators are urging anyone with information or anyone who can assist police in their efforts in this area to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Investigators believe the Holden ute was headed north along the KorumburraWarragul Road around 8.20am on Friday morning when the vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene but the 27-year-old
Korumburra man was found deceased. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and wish to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Police closed the road while investigations and the clean-up continued. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Sergeant Barry McCoy at the Wonthaggi Police Station on 5672 1222.
ignition, regardless of the time spent away from the vehicle. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Bass Coast CIU on 5672 1222 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Tragic: the scene of a fatal accident north of Korumburra.
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• INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, MARCH 8
Age no business barrier By Simone Short
Young business woman: Lucy Mertens opened her first business, Lucy May’s Cafe in Korumburra when she was only 21-years-old, and has many more dreams and goals for the future.
LUCY Mertens has already achieved what most people strive to do by their mid-30s, but you can be guaranteed the 22-year-old hasn’t finished kicking goals just yet.
While most of her friends were planning birthday parties, Lucy had a different agenda going into her 21st year – she opened her first business, Lucy May’s Cafe in Korumburra. Although some people may wonder how someone barely out of high school managed to get her own business up and running, it was a no-brainer for the passionate business woman, whose love of cooking started at a young age. At only nine-years-old, Lucy would often wake her mum early on weekends asking for the gas oven to be turned on so she could bake a cake, a request that was quickly followed by “Do you and Dad want bacon and eggs or pancakes for breakfast?” Growing up in Phillip Island and attending Newhaven College, Lucy admits she was never too good at schoolwork and her interests were focused elsewhere. “I’m dyslexic, so I wasn’t really good at the reading and writing and struggled a little bit,” she said. “I started my Certificate One in Hospitality when I was in Year 10 and did Certificate Two in Year 11, then after I finished Year 12 I started a chef’s apprenticeship on Phillip Island at the Island Foodstore.” During her first year as an apprentice, Lucy found she was a nat-
ural at the counter, interacting with customers. “I only completed one year there because I realised I was better suited to the front of house and dealing with people; not so much cooking out the back and slaving away!” she said. “I then studied event management and hospitality management while I worked at the San Remo pub for a year, then started my Diploma in Hospitality Management in 2011.” Lucy said during her studies, everything started coming together and the idea of running her own cafe started to become a reality.
“I’ve always been such a hard worker and knew I could definitely do this,” she said. “The opportunity came up to buy this space and I started running the cafe while I was still at school. It worked really well because a lot of what I was studying I could put straight into practice.” Just after Easter last year, Lucy May’s was officially opened. Lucy puts her success down to having confidence in herself and plenty of experience, having worked in cafes and restaurants all over Phillip Island since the age of 14, as well as having good
mentors and helpers along the way. She now manages 10 part-time workers, including younger kids working on the weekends and has recently signed on a trainee. “I remember being younger and working, so I focus a lot on good training so they always feel confident in their workplace and well skilled.” Lucy said it’s taken a long time, but the business has continued to grow, and she continues to add her own flair: a collection of golden frames scattered on the wall, carefully placed paintings, a vintage bicycle and a hot pink coffee machine all add personal-
Lucy May’s. ity to Luc “I love that it’s mine and I can put my own little l taste and style on everything, and that people enjoy it,” she said. s “We started off with the idea I was just going to be cooking different things every day, day but then we developed the breakfast menu, because my favourite meal is br breakfast and I like it anytime of the day,” day she said, with everything available cooked from scratch. Lucy said she loves owning her own business; however the fear of failure does taunt her from time to time, “but so far it’s okay!” “I’ve got really supportive parents and I’m extremely confident in myself; I’ve gone through all the training and know the right way to do things,” she said. “In a way, it does feel so much better because after working hard all day, you know you’re benefiting yourself and your own business. It’s going to help me out in the long run.” Lucy’s eagerness to learn is persistent; she recently began a cake decorating class “just to keep myself busy”, and is an actively involved member of the Southern Women’s Business Network. So what’s next on the agenda? “I thought maybe a second business by 22 since I had my first by 21! I don’t know,” Lucy laughed. “I just want to build this place up to reach its full potential.” “I’ve definitely got more goals. The one I’m focusing on at the moment is just the cafe and I want to build this place up to reach its full potential.” ► More International Women’s Day news on pages 22 and 62.
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Bass Coast against mining By Simone Short BASS Coast Shire councillors are planning a staunch fight against mining companies wanting to explore and mine for coal seam gas in the region. They hope to make the battle a statewide affair, with a better outcome than the recent desal debacle when community outrage was not enough to stop the development from going ahead in Wonthaggi. Councillors present at the council briefing session last Wednesday supported community concern after Queensland based mining company, Leichhardt Resources Pty Ltd, applied for an exploration licence covering 519 square kilometres along the coast from Wonthaggi to Waratah Bay, and inland to Buffalo. Cr Ross Smith said he believed councillors should be “making noise” about mining in the Bass Coast and surrounding shires as soon as possible. “We made noise about desal, but not enough,” he said. “This has the potential to be an explosive issue and we should invite local politicians to get involved; something has to be done for this to take off.” Cr Smith said for the moment council did not need “cast iron reasons” to start a campaign against mining companies, as it was an issue the community was already “up in arms” about. Council CEO Alan Bawden sees coal seam gas as an emerging issue in the community, and an agreement with the Department of Primary Industries meant council had been notified of the application well in advance. With the majority of South Gippsland and Bass Coast already covered in exploration and mining licences, Mr Bawden said he assumed this particular application had been taken out over an expired licence. “The company have stated they intend to explore for coal methane and black or brown coal,” he said. “I think we know there is coal throughout most of that area.” Councillors said they would speak with other councils who have successfully deterred mining companies from seeking licences in their regions, such as the Colac Otway Shire Council. Sarah Myhill from Kilcunda, who sat in the gallery along with a number of other concerned community members, said farmers from Leongatha, Korumburra and as far as Warragul were “just as concerned” about miners coming onto their land and the environmental damage that could potentially occur. “Rather than isolate Bass Coast, we should make it a state-wide issue,” she said, suggesting council invite South Gippsland, Casey and Baw Baw shire councils to join the fight. “We need to support our farmers and landowners and say we don’t want this in our backyard, and not in anyone else’s.” Ms Myhill said “power of the
people” had the ability to change legislation, and attendance of up to 200 people at recent community forums proved the cause had support. Although only four of the seven councillors were present at the meeting, Cr Veronica Dowman said she was confident the community’s position was supported by all councillors. It is unknown however, whether they will have the support of South Gippsland Shire Council. Mayor Cr Warren Raabe said South Gippsland Shire Council had only first discussed the issue last week, but had not taken action because they had not been approached by any community members about the issue. “It was the first I had heard of it and saw where it was occurring, and I recognise a large part of the potential mining exploration area is in South Gippsland,” he said. “We have not been approached by anybody at this stage to do anything, and have not been approached by the mining company.” Cr Raabe said he was aware of exploration licences granted and test drilling done in Korumburra in previous years, but for the moment they were waiting for the application to be advertised. “Council’s position is that we haven’t been approached, and it’s not really in council’s domain or sphere of influence,” he said. “We would need to carefully consider whether or not we become involved in the process.” Cr Raabe however, acknowledged there was genuine concern surrounding coal seam gas exploration and mining, but questioned council’s ability to have any effect on state legislation. “I can understand their concern, and people power can achieve change, but again, is that something the council could influence?” Bass Coast Shire Council will discuss the matter further at their next meeting on Wednesday, March 21. Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan said there are already strict laws in place in Victoria regarding mining to protect landowners. “Any exploration undertaken in the local region will need to comply with strict regulation under Victoria’s Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990,” he said. “This includes an obligation on exploration applicants to respect the rights of landholders and address community concerns.” Mr Ryan said although companies apply for and are granted licences, it does not necessarily mean mining will occur in Bass Coast and South Gippsland. “It is very early days for exploration in this area and the provision of an exploration licence does not guarantee future activities,” he said. “There is currently no production of coal seam gas in Victoria.” The required advertisement regarding Exploration Licence 5416 can be found in this week’s Star; community members now have the next 21 days to send any submissions or objections to the DPI.
Battle against the big companies: community members against coal seam gas exploration and mining attended Bass Coast Shire Council’s briefing session last Wednesday and were supported by Councillors Phil Wright, Jane Daley, Veronica Dowman and Peter Paul.
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Crowds appreciate good jazz By Sarah Vella
PERFECT weather and large crowds combined to make the 19th annual Inverloch Jazz Festival, held over the weekend, a big success. Festival president Bob Pritchard was pleased with the event. “The festival was fantastic. It was a great weekend,” he said.
“I believe it was the biggest crowd we have ever had at a festival. There were four main music areas, which were at capacity nearly every session. “Even the best musicians who played the festival were praising the other bands on the festival line-up.” The music director of the festival Clive Budd hand selected the bands and performers, which were of a high quality. The Rotary market ran on Inver-
loch’s main street on Saturday morning attracted thousands of visitors. The picnic day in The Glade, a free event on Monday, also attracted more than 1000 people. Mr Pritchard described it as a wonderful day where visitors saw eight top bands. He auctioned his own hat at Monday’s event and received an impressive $40. Luckily, the rain that plagued
Musical gang: Graham Jordan, Clive Budd, Neville Drummond, Tom Myer, Barrie Kenny and Richard Desmond were ‘string alongs’ in the parade, jumping on the end to contribute some wonderful live music to the day.
the area in the week before the festival held off for the weekend. “We were very fortunate with the weather. It was absolutely perfect, not too hot and not to cold,” Mr Pritchard said. As in previous years, any profits that come from the festival will be donated back to the local community. Mr Pritchard wanted to make special mention of the festivals major sponsors, Bendigo Community Bank,
Bass Coast Shire Council and the RACV Inverloch Resort. He also mentioned the other numerous local sponsors and gave his thanks to the community, who helped to support the event. “We would like to give special thanks to the local Rotarians and the Lions Club, who were a tremendous help and to the countless volunteers, who do a lot of work behind the scenes,” Mr Pritchard said.
Up close with the animals: Tayah, Cohen and Addisyn Grech from Cranbourne had a ball cuddling up with the animals in the petting zoo whilst visiting Seahaven with a friend from Inverloch.
Jazz for all ages THE INVERLOCH Jazz Festival proved it was truly an event for the whole community last Sunday when residents of Domain Seahaven Aged Care Facility enjoyed the music from the comfort of their own home. As it would have been difficult for many of the residents to attend the festival, facility manager Lee Cooney thought it would be just as easy to bring the jazz to them. With the co-operation of musical director Clive Budd, the facility was opened up to the whole community. Residents enjoyed a day of Devon-
Birds in the parade: Peter McFarlane and Bronwyn Teesdale from the South Gippsland Conservation Society feathered up for the occasion.
shire tea, a barbeque lunch run by the Bass Coast Community Foundation and visits from family and friends. There was even something for the kids, with a petting zoo and face painting keeping them entertained. Ms Cooney said they were incredibly grateful for all the help they received in organising the festival. “The residents loved it; they absolutely love music and even the staff who came with their children came to me and said what a great day it was,” she said. Domain Seahaven gave back to the community on the day, donating $300 to the foundation to thank them for all their help on the day.
Above: Sky high: Clark McGrath gave his daughter, Millie, a rest from walking in the parade with the Inverloch Pre-School. Tootin’ away: Inverloch Pre-School students Oscar Fox, Paddy Dwyer and Max Scott played their handmade clarinets as part of the Jazz Festival parade.
Flappers and fellas: Janet Allen, Shirley and Vern Burchett, Fred Allen, Judy Thomas and Ollie Wellings from the U3A choir and recorder group got into the 1920s vibe for the parade.
Jazz festival comes to Seahaven: facility manager Lee Cooney, resident Lorna ‘Mary’ Brennocks and clinical manager Carina Ross enjoyed getting out in the sunshine during the festival.
Making wonderful music: Bruce McGill and Helmut Lopaczuk from the Le Toot Ensemble entertained residents, family and friends at Seahaven on Sunday as part of the Inverloch Jazz Festival.
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Return needed: Andrew McEwen of the South and West Gippsland Transport Group said the railway line can and should return to South Gippsland.
Trains can still return By Jacob de Kunder TRAINS could once again run between South Gippsland and Melbourne, despite railway line being ripped up at Koo Wee Rup. That is the view of chair of the South and West Gippsland Transport Group Andrew McEwen, who said the rail will have to return at some stage. The railway line was removed recently to make a walking track. “It’s been a long term plan to do this walking trail and doesn’t stop the return of the railway at all,” Mr McEwen said. “It probably would’ve been better if there was a public announcement explaining that.” Mr McEwen said there was nothing in the plan of action that would inhibit the return of the railway line. “The potential is still there. It’s not prohib-
ited,” he said. “We’re fairly confident given the economic benefits of the railway line, which are important.” The rising cost of petrol makes the case for rail quite compelling, Mr McEwen said. “People getting into Melbourne is a problem with the current bus system and the real economic issue is finding an affordable way to freight the volume of milk products going out of South Gippsland,” he said. “We know that the Monash Freeway is going to get increasingly congested and there are concerns that it will be a bottleneck.” The dairy industry in South Gippsland would benefit from using the rail system if it was to return, according to Mr McEwen. “The dairy industry’s exports are worth around $2 million dollars and are the biggest export out of the port of Melbourne,” he said. “In New Zealand they are moving the dairy products on to the trains to lower costs and
their carbon footprint, and the same arguments are valid here.” When asked if there was a future without rail for South Gippsland, Mr McEwen gave a definite “no”. “Globally, more freight is going on to the rail. All the global agencies say there needs to be an increase of freight on the rail,” he said. “It is three to five times cheaper to move goods by rail and it certainly deals with congestion issues in Melbourne. We should be doing everything we can to reduce the costs of the dairy industry in any way to keep it internationally competitive.” Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said: “Whilst the removal of the rail line does not preclude the ability to return it in time to come, for the present time at least, the further development of the shared use rail trail will be very beneficial to the community.”
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POLICE BRIEFS Tiles stolen SIXTY boxes of floor tiles were stolen from a house under construction in Port Welshpool between last Thursday and Saturday nights. Thieves removed the tiles, valued at $10,000, from a bedroom. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Foster Police on 5682 2407.
Lost bikes A NUMBER of bicycles have been handed in to the Inverloch Police Station over the summer holidays. To the rescue: Helimed One landed on the Inverloch surf beach on Sunday evening to airlift a patient to hospital. The Star believes a beach-goer broke their hip.
There are currently eight bicycles yet to be claimed, ranging from 26inch to toddlers’ bicycles. If you have lost a bike,
contact Inverloch Police Station on 5674 1202 with a description.
Chainsaw stolen OFFENDERS forced open a window of a garden supplies business in Bear Street, Inverloch overnight last Wednesday. They stole a small amount of cash and a chainsaw. The CCTV system was ripped from the walls.
Machine theft A CAR wash on Dixon Street in Inverloch was broken into overnight last Wednesday night. A cash machine was
stolen, but later recovered in the Shack Bay car park on the Inverloch-Cape Paterson Road. The CCTV system was ripped from the walls.
Home robbed A BURGLARY occurred at a holiday home in Beach Avenue, Inverloch between February 26 and March 9. Offenders smashed a rear bedroom window to gain entry and stole a number of electrical items, including a coffee machine and vacuum cleaner. They also stole four double bed doonas and six pillows. Any information should be given to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Tools taken A BURGLARY occurred between March 3 and 8am on March 6 in Dunsmore Road, Cowes. Offenders forced open a door to the Bass Coast Shire Road Management Office and stole two chainsaws and a battery charger.
Inky business OFFENDERS forced open a door to a shed at a printing works on Main Road in Archies Creek and took containers of ink last Friday night. The offenders then graffitied the brick wall of the building. The tag ‘GKD’ was used. Police believe the offenders would have a considerable amount of blue and white ink on their clothing and hands, which would not have been easily removed. Anyone who may have seen people fitting this description on Saturday morning should call Wonthaggi Police on 5672 1222.
Good catch POLICE recovered stolen quad bikes during a routine interception on Strzelecki Highway, Berrys Creek, last Saturday.
At 2am, Leading Senior Constable Jeff Stephens of Mirboo North Police observed a vehicle towing a trailer containing two quad bikes. Due to the time and location, he became suspicious. He intercepted the vehicle and discovered the trailer and the two quad bikes were stolen by the occupants of the vehicle. He arrested a 31-yearold Beaconsfield man and a 33-year-old Longwarry man. The 31-year-old man appeared in court yesterday (Tuesday), while the 33-year-old man has been charged and bailed to appear at Korumburra Magistrates Court on April 19. He has been charged with burglary, theft and possession of amphetamines and cannabis.
ATM stolen
THIEVES made off with an ATM machine at 1.15am last Tuesday, from Falls Road in Fish Creek.
Offenders used a white Volkswagen van in the burglary. The van was stolen from Tarwin Lower on March 5 and was recovered in White Lane, Wonthaggi at 8am on March 6. The offenders smashed a window to the service station in Fish Creek and took the ATM machine after cutting wires to the floor.
Fisherman drowns
A MAN drowned after being swept off the rocks while fishing in San Remo yesterday (Tuesday).
The 56-year-old man, believed to be from Melbourne, was fishing with two other men on the rocks off Punch Bowl Road when he was swept into the water just before 8.15am. Water Police, the Coast Guard and Volunteer Marine Rescue were deployed to search for the man, who was located unconscious in the water at around 9.23am. He was winched out by the Latrobe Air Ambulance, however he was unable to be revived and died a short time later. Police will now prepare a report for the Coroner.
Firewood season opens THE Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is reminding Victorians that the Autumn Firewood Collection Season is now open. DSE executive director (forests and parks) Lee Miezis said: “Once the firewood collection season gets underway, firewood can be collected without a permit from designated areas of state forests and those parks where firewood collection is permitted.” Maps are available at www.dse.vic.gov.au/forests/ firewood showing designated firewood collection areas in state forests and parks across Victoria. DSE also reminds Victorians that people collecting firewood can’t cut down trees, including ‘dead stags’, and are only entitled to use the wood available at the designated sites. The season runs from March 1 to June 30.
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Taking shape: contractors start demolishing the old Leongatha Memorial Hospital buildings early last week. Since Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Gary Templeton took this photo, no buildings remain standing.
Demolition signals start By Brad Lester DEMOLITION teams quickly reduced many buildings at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to rubble last week. The works are being undertaken to make way for construction of the new Leongatha hospital. Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Gary Templeton expected demolition to be complete within weeks. “I’m absolutely overjoyed. It clears up the site and once that is done, we will start to build the
new hospital,” he said. Construction of the new hospital is expected to start near the new Koorooman House and the new hospital will eventually link with the aged care facility. “The new hospital will offer a good view on a day to day basis,” Mr Templeton said. Most of the new hospital will be built by the end of 2013 before the rest of the old hospital is cleared. “We still won’t be finished until into 2014. There is only one piece of demolition to do and that will be the executive building and that will
go probably this time next year,” Mr Templeton said. Access to the helipad at the hospital is now closed. Helicopters will now land at the Leongatha Aerodrome and patients transferred from the hospital to there. That decision was made after discussions between the health service and Ambulance Victoria. Mr Templeton said patients’ safety would not be compromised by the extra travel time. “The difference in travel time is only 10 minutes,” he said.
Prom resort breakthrough By Brad Lester A PRESTIGIOUS resort at the entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park is closer to reality, after the State Government rezoned the site last week. The rezoning from Farming Zone to Special Use Zone by Planning Minister Matthew Guy will make the project more appealing to potential developers. Landowner Tom Tootell of Yanakie is hoping a developer will bring his long awaited dream to reality. The complex will include conference facilities, a restaurant and possibly shops, on 104ha. The proposal, called the Wilsons Promontory Nature Retreat, is located just 400m from the park entrance and is a project backed by the Gippsland Regional Plan – a vision for the region. Mr Tootell was not available for comment before The Star went to print, but last July told this newspaper
he believed the resort would address an accommodation shortage within the park, and offer a mix of comfort and nature. He said accommodation within the park tended to cater for younger people rather than older holidaymakers who prefer comfort. Over the past nine years he has owned the land, Mr Tootell has built water storages and planted trees, transforming a “dirty old farm” on the shores of Corner Inlet. Council issued a permit for the project when the property was formerly zoned rural and the permit has since been extended to September 2013. Council’s director development services, Phil Stone was overwhelmed by the rezoning news. “The landowner, Mr Tom Tootell, has been promoting the Wilsons Prom Nature Retreat vision for several years and the new zone now gives prospective developers and investors certainty and an appropriate platform from which to consider the development stage,” he said. “Our strategic planning team has
done an excellent job to bring this stage to completion. As well, there has been significant support from the tourism and economic development teams and the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD). “This project will also synergise brilliantly with the Corner Inlet Tourism Development Project, which Council committed over $2 million to last October.” When fully realised, the proposed facility will fill an identified gap in Victoria’s nature based tourism product to cater for both international and domestic visitors in an environmentally compatible accommodation and conference facility. It will also deliver a significant economic stimulus for South Gippsland and open up new tourism markets for the wider Gippsland area. “Our thanks go to Mr Tootell for his tenacity in holding his vision, and to the minister for his support and understanding of the changing needs of our region,” Mr Stone said.
The entrance to the hospital has been altered to enable paramedics to deliver patients to the hospital through that entry. “We had hard paving ground down to a smoother surface at the front of the hospital to improve access for ambulance trolleys,” Mr Templeton said. He said the new helipad at the hospital would “comply with all of the requirements”. A police helicopter landed at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve last Tuesday, March 6. Police media were unable to indicate why the helicopter was in town, before The Star went to print.
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IT IS about 40 weeks until Christmas and everyone knows what that means. If you don’t want to have a Christmas baby it is time to put into action your contraception action plan, says Dr Tim Linton of Leongatha Healthcare.
FRIENDS of the Prom are holding a working bee on March 23, 24 and 25. The usual routine is to meet and camp on Friday night at the Stockyard Campsite just inside the Park main gate. Work begins on Saturday at 8.30am at a worksite prearranged with Parks. If you would like to spend some time helping restore the Prom to some of its pre flood state, phone 5668 1387 by March 18 for specific arrangements. SOUTH Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club is holding a day walk at Cape Woolamai on March 25. This walk is classed as easy, which can include gently undulating terrain, mild short climbs on formed tracks, with up to 15km of walking. Bookings must be made by March 18 through Linda Senhenn on 5674 6181.
THE CFA is encouraging its members to get behind the Good Friday Appeal, which supports Victoria’s sick children. The CFA has been a long-time supporter of the appeal and brigades which have not yet been involved with the fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital are welcome to take part. For more information about the Good Friday Appeal, to get involved or to donate, visit www.goodfridayappeal.com.au. OLD summer or winter Leongatha High School uniforms are needed for the upcoming centenary celebration. If you have a uniform that you are willing to loan or donate, contact Marge as soon as possible on 0407 649 227. HEAD lice are a common problem in schools. To help keep them at bay parents should be diligent in their checking and treating of the pest. Tea tree oil is a good deterrent for lice. It will not kill them, but can help deter them if sprayed on the hair daily. FISH Creek and District Primary School is looking for any old gumboots you may have.
They will be decorated by the students and then used for herb planters in the school garden. If you have any gumboots you would like to donate, contact the school on 5683 2271. MUSIC lovers enjoyed a special treat at the Pioneer Chapel in Poowong on March 3 and 4. The afternoon sessions featured ‘classic music in historic venues’ with pianists Professor Max Cooke, Darryl Coote and talented young artist, Kevin Kanisius Suherman, who is a Year 12 student at Melbourne Grammar School. The beautiful Pioneer Chapel joins other historic venues for the presentation of this classic music series for 2012. Locally the programs are co-ordinated by Laurie Gregg of Poowong North. A SMALL group of enthusiastic young people are meeting each Wednesday in the Inverloch Scout hall. Cubs meet at 6.30pm-8pm. Scouts join them at 7pm and run until 9pm. Both groups look forward to welcoming new members but places are limited. The sections are run by trained leaders at all times and adults from all walks of life are welcome to become leaders. Contact Mark Withers, group leader, on 5674 3739 or come to the hall at the times above. LIFE and times of the Tattersall family were related by David Tattersall of the
South Gippsland Genealogical Society meeting on Thursday evening. As guest speaker, David traced the history of his grandparents, their comfortable life in England and later harder times as the great depression took hold. David’s parents, Jack and Barbara Tattersall later came to Australia eventually settling in Leongatha where the late Jack Tattersall was employed for many years as a journalist at The Great Southern Star. THE Kongor School Support Group is committed to building a primary school in Kongor, South Sudan. In eight months of fundraising they have managed to raise $38,000. Their next significant fundraiser is a charity fun run organised by one of their members and the Barracudas, and a sausage sizzle. To enter the fun run, go to www. basscoasttri.com. If you would like to help the group raise funds, donate, or just find out a little more about them, visit kongorschool.blogspot.com. COMEDIAN Dave Hughes was seen playing by the seaside in Inverloch on Saturday, at a playground with his family, and impressed locals with his friendliness. THE members of the Leongatha Uniting Church lost their minister Denis Simmons to ill health last Wednesday. Reverend Simmons was highly regarded in the community and was a key player in organising the annual Carols in the Drome event. His funeral will be held today (Wednesday, March 14) at 11am at the Uniting Church in Peart Street.
Raising funds: members of the South Gippsland Firies and Dumbalk Brigade serving breakfast at the Dumbalk campdraft at the weekend were: Ian Hasty, Walter Aich, Janet Auchterlonie, Mary Trease and Tommy Marshman.
Firies urged to walk THE South Gippsland Firies are looking forward to again participating in the South Gippsland Relay For Life on April 21 and 22 at the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve. The South Gippsland Firies are looking for recruits from all CFA brigades and units in South Gippsland; members, family and friends are welcome. Over the next few days all brigades or groups will be sent information on how to join the South Gippsland Firies team and start raising funds for the team. Interim team leader Walter Aich is confident that brigades in the area will take up the opportunity to celebrate, remember and fightback for members of their own brigades, while acknowledging that CFA volunteers, family and friends already give a great deal to their THE Wonderwall Installation Project will be held at the Mossvale Music Festival – One Perfect Day on March 17. The project aims for the audience to construct a wall of portraits and images taken on the day, thus creating an installation artwork of sizeable proportions for all to enjoy and interact with. This project hopes to stimulate people to take self portraits, or photos of family and friends in the surroundings of Mossvale Park. Photos will then be printed onsite and placed on the Wonderwall instal-
communities. “I would like to see all South Gippsland Brigades represented in the Firies team, with lots of help fund raising and participating in the relay itself,” Mr Aich said. Funds raised at Relay For Life help the Cancer Council provide support services and resources for local cancer patients and their families. Funds also support critical cancer research and community education programs designed to teach people how to reduce their risk of developing cancer. Registrations are now open for South Gippsland Firies team. CFA members, family and friends are encouraged to register on-line, at the Relay For Life website (http://www.relayforlife.org. au – search for the ‘South Gippsland Firies’ team) or to contact Walter on 0419 559 367.
Fun and laughter: some of the joy and excitement the Wonderwall project hopes to capture at the Mossvale Music Festival. lation, which is a huge cube construction. The Wonderwall project will inspire the multigenerational audience of the music festival to explore the possibilities of art via their smart phone.
When the project is complete it will provide the community with a document revealing the transcriptions on human faces experiencing the cultural event that is Mossvale Music Festival.
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Just waiting: Inverloch Bowls Club president Joyce Arnold is awaiting the release of the draft master plan for Thompson Reserve.
New home mooted THE Inverloch Bowls Club could relocate from the town’s foreshore to Thompson Reserve. Bass Coast Shire Council is developing a master plan for that reserve and also the Dalyston Recreation Reserve. Council’s community and economic development director Steven Piasente said: “The Inverloch Bowling Club has been involved in the consultation, as the Thompson Reserve Master Plan will allow them to consider relocation to this site.” Bowls club president Joyce Arnold said the club would await the master plan before commenting publicly. “The master plan is due in April and we will then call a meeting so
as we can put all the options to our members and see which way they want to go,” she said. Council recently engaged Simon Leisure Consulting to undertake master plans for Thompson Reserve in Inverloch and Dalyston Recreation Reserve. Mr Piasente said the need to develop master plans for these sporting reserves was identified in council’s Recreation Plan. “These master plans will shape a vision for each reserve for the next 10 years, and identify short, medium and long term priorities,” he said. “Listing the priorities helps volunteer committees who run these reserves to plan for the future and pursue funding opportunities.” Council will be engaging with the community in several ways to fully
understand what is required for these reserves in the future. “We will hold further consultation with regular users of these reserves, and next week we will mail a short resident survey to neighbouring households,” Mr Piasente said. “The survey will also be available on council’s website and we encourage people who use the park, particularly for non group activities such as walking, to fill out a survey.” Council expects that the draft master plan for Thompson Reserve will be available in April and the draft master plan for Dalyston to be available in May. If you would like to receive a draft of either of these plans later this year please contact council’s arts and leisure team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).
Highway passing lane closer PLANNING for an overtaking lane on the Strzelecki Highway has taken a big leap forward, Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan announced last week. The preferred location for the overtaking lane is between Stubbers Lane and Cropley Road, to the north of Mirboo North. “This Mirboo Northbound section of the Strzelecki Highway was selected by VicRoads as it is an uphill stretch of the
road and is ideally located between Mirboo North and Leongatha,” Mr Ryan said. “VicRoads has also taken on board strong feedback from the local transport industry who confirmed the location would be suitable.” Roads Minister Terry Mulder said VicRoads must now prepare a planning scheme amendment to reserve the land required to construct the one kilometre long overtaking lane. As part of this process, the preferred location of the passing lane will be
Power costs cut NEW street lighting could save South Gippsland Shire Council up to $48,000 a year. Council is considering joining a regional application to the State and Federal government programs to replace mercury vapour street lighting infrastructure with more energy efficient lighting. South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils have already realised consistent savings in electricity costs since taking part in a group tender with the Municipal Association of Victoria. Bass Coast estimates savings of 22 per cent on public street lighting, saving $59,000 over 47 months. A further 31 per cent will be saved on some buildings and facilities, equating to $12,000 over 18 months. Twenty councils in Victoria have benefited from a four-year agreement that locked in highly competitive prices, through the MAV.
publicly exhibited for one month, from Thursday, March 15 until Thursday, April 19. “Anyone interested in the project is able to make a submission and provide feedback on the location during the exhibition period,” Mr Mulder said. “An overtaking lane will encourage safer driver behaviour on the Strzelecki Highway by giving drivers an opportunity to overtake slower vehicles safely. “Construction of this
overtaking lane, along with several others, was an election commitment by the Victorian Coalition Government and is designed to help make Victoria’s roads safer. Submissions can be made to the Traralgon office of VicRoads. The documents are available to view at this office, as well as South Gippsland Shire’s Leongatha office, or online at http://www. dpcd.vic.gov.au.
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E D I T O R I A L Risk simply too great BASS Coast Shire Council should be applauded for taking a stance against the rising interest of mining companies seeking to harvest coal seam gas in this region. The council this week indicated it would seek the support of other Gippsland councils, including South Gippsland, and those councils should follow suit. Coal seam gas mining may be another industry for this area with the prospect of new jobs and an alternative fuel supply, but the key reason for the activity – any another form of mining for that matter – to be avoided is that South Gippsland is a major food producing region. South Gippsland Shire Council’s website states the dairy sector is the largest single contributor to the region’s economy, directly employing more than 1200 people and accounting for nearly $313 million of the region’s wealth. Any upturning of the landscape in South Gippsland is a threat to food supply in Victoria, Australia and overseas. Not only is the economic future of agriculture in this area at risk, but also the volume of food available to all those who rely on South Gippsland to eat. While South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe told The Star this week council was yet to act, as council had not been approached by the community about the issue, council should take a proactive stance. Council needs to formulate an opinion on whether to support coal seam gas mining in this area, regardless of any legislation at a state and federal level that stands to overturn any decision council may make. We are better off taking a stand than simply allowing our farmers, our economy and broader society to be walked over. Bass Coast Shire Councillor Ross Smith told council last week that Bass Coast did not make enough noise in opposition to the imposition of the desal plant upon the Wonthaggi community. His words and experience should be heeded. Some say that coal seam gas mining may be a long way off or may even not eventuate, but the fact the carbon tax is on the way will give rise to new industries and coal seam gas will most likely be one of them. Now is the time to round up the troops.
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Rotary boosts SES coffers THE Inverloch State Emergency Service is better off after receiving $5000 from the Inverloch Rotary Club. The funds were raised by Rotary’s annual boat raffle. Brett Radcliffe from the Inverloch SES attended a recent meeting of Inverloch Rotary and received a cheque from club president Ken Fisher. Mr Radcliffe told Rotary about the SES’s recent activities and plans for the future. He said that the SES was in
need of an electric winch and updated anchor system to assist its rescue work at sea. The $5000 would be put towards these upgrades, making a major contribution to the organisation’s ability to assist in emergency situations while improving the safety of SES members. The Inverloch Rotary Club congratulates the Inverloch SES on its efforts and thanks the South Gippsland community for their support for the annual boat raffle.
I, AND I am sure many other people in Leongatha, were more than a little disappointed to read in last week’s edition of The Star that the Leongatha Football/Netball Club Inc. had, as its major auction prize at its Sportsmen’s Night (Sunday, March 11), four tickets to have dinner with the crime figure Mick Gatto! To my mind such an endorsement of Mr Gatto by a local football/netball club is immature, silly and irresponsible – it simply sends the wrong message. I have no doubt that club president and his committee are all good and well intentioned people who are doing their best to administer the club in difficult economic times. That said, however, on this occasion they have made a grave error of judgement in involving Mr Gatto in club fundraising and they deserve to be admonished accordingly. I contacted the club president and he told me that he “did not have a problem” with the decision to involve Mr Gatto. If it is true, that he does not have a problem I wonder whether others in the club may? I suspect that many parents of children who play football and netball at the club would have feelings of disquiet to know that a person like Mr Gatto was being promoted by their child’s club. It seems to me that the ramifications of the lamentable decision to involve Mr Gatto are many. It may, for instance, prompt existing, and indeed potential, club sponsors to re-assess the commercial viability of being seen to overtly support a club that so readily discards all principles of social responsibility and public accountability in its decision making. Whilst the decision to involve Mr Gatto obviously seemed to be a good idea at the time it has, nevertheless, damaged the repu-
tation and standing of the club in the Leongatha community. It is important now that the club president and his committee recognise their shortcomings on this occasion and that they resolve to do better for the club in the future. I am sure that good decision making based on sound principles and values will have a positive influence on the success of the club in the coming football/netball season. Graham Greenway, Leongatha.
Gatto two REGARDING Star March 6, page 66. Would somebody tell me what’s great about underworld figure, Mick Gatto? What kind of a message is Leongatha Football Netball Club giving our young people, when an underworld figure is paraded as ‘great’? All I can say to the winners of this prize is, maybe you should wear a bullet-proof vest when you eat out with him, as who knows what could happen. It’s a sad reflection on us as a society when we idolise such a man. Shame on us. Margaret Aeschlimann, Leongatha. Editor’s note: the Leongatha Football Netball Club withdrew the major auction prize of four tickets to dine with Mick Gatto before its Sportsmen’s Night on Sunday. Read why the club made its decision on page 61.
Pipi bid persists I WISH to thank the Deputy Premier of Victoria, Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan, who led our small delegation to a meeting in Parliament house on February 9. As a result of successful
lobbying, we, Ken and Beverley Walker and Lorraine Norden, public officer of the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula, were able to meet with Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh and Anthony Hurst, the executive director of Fisheries. Tim Tamlin, the chief executive officer of South Gippsland Shire, represented local government and with thanks from his three ratepayers. Intermittent Save the Pipi campaigns and many petition signatures have been ignored by past rotating governments. The press release and letter written by Peter Ryan MP following our meeting, has given, as The Star’s headline read, the pipi hope. These two items appeared in The Star (page 12) and Sentinel Times on February 14. A promise by Minister Walsh that he would make the results available to the public and to our group of the “stock count” and a visit to Venus Bay, was made. “Fresh research about the sustainability of pipi collection at Venus Bay will be released in March” was stated in the press release. As a scientist and biologist, I have read and understood the following unique (first time in the world) recreational harvest research on the pipi by Lewis Zac in 2010: Recreational Harvest: Recreational Harvest implications on management and sustainability of the Pipi (Donax deltoides) Fishery at Venus Bay, Victoria which was passed with high distinction as an honours degree in applied biology 2011. On page 100, Lewis states: “The results of the present study refute the supposition that recreational pipi harvest is a benign activity”. Results clearly demonstrated a significant decline in adult stock in high-harvest areas…surviving pipis predominantly comprise small sexually immature stock in high-harvest areas…. This
suggests that adult stock decline has accumulated over preceding years of harvest when adult pipis have been heavily targeted.” I am in a state of confusion. On the one hand you have a statement from fisheries officers that “evidence shows sustainability”. Where is that supporting detail? On the other hand Lewis (first study ever) states that “sustainable levels of pipi harvest are limited due to low population production”. The use of the weasel words of compliance, sustainability and culture continue to stupefy, leading people in to passive behaviour. Lewis recommends a minimum size limit of 45 mm. We need to protect the stock if still there and allow it to reach maturity. It was reassuring to note that Peter Ryan in the letter to The Star and in replies to our friends of the pipi group intends to consider a minimum size. Size does matter. Even if the stock count reveals that the current heist is sustainable, this does not exempt the government from providing a police presence or fisheries officers at each beach at Venus Bay thoughout the year. Ken Walker and I also met a commitment to meet with John Lenders MLC, Opposition spokesperson for agriculture and food safety, on the same day. John Lenders stated that he too will come to Venus Bay to meet with the community. The petition which reflects accurately the community’s concerns is being circulated. This petition can be downloaded from Facebook at Venus Bay PIPI Save the PIPI or sent to you via bevw1@bigpond.com on request. Beverley Walker, Masters of Bioethics, Bachelor of Applied Science, Senior University Lecturer, RMIT 1989-1998, Venus Bay.
VOXPOP! VOX What is your ideal way to spend a long weekend?
Going fishing for whiting and drinking beer. Leeroy Morris, Inverloch
It’s my birthday on the long weekend, so celebrating with family and friends. Kate McCracken, Leongatha
Catching up with family and friends. Stella Cannata, Leongatha
Relaxing at home with no interruptions. Cleo Perczyk, Leongatha
SPLASH swimmers brave chill SWIMMERS swam in slightly cooler water at SG SPLASH indoor pool in Leongatha last week.
Financial boost: Inverloch Rotary Club president Ken Fisher presents a $5000 cheque to Inverloch SES’s Brett Radcliffe.
Two boilers were replaced at the facility at a cost of $80,000. One was undergoing routine replacement and the other broke down. Council’s recreation co-ordinator Ian Murphy said the works were scheduled and expected, given the boilers had been operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the past seven years.
“The boilers were at the end of their lives and had been for six months. We had planned to replace them within the next six months,” he said. “We had put in our capital works program for it to happen in the next financial year, but it just got to the point where it was costing us more to replace them and so we just bit the bullet and replaced them.” Learn to swim classes for children were cancelled. Other swimmers experienced a drop in temperature of about three
degrees on Wednesday afternoon and early Thursday morning, but the temperature was back to normal by 9.30am Thursday. The new boilers are 300KW modulated boilers that should reduce costs and provide a more reliable service than the original boilers. The repairs occurred just weeks after council adopted its new aquatic strategy, but the repairs bore no link with the plan, Mr Murphy said, as the works were already budgeted for.
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In knots: Deputy Premier Peter Ryan demonstrates his knot tying abilities for some Mirboo North Scouts.
Ryan earns funding badge By Sarah Vella
THE 1st Mirboo North Scout Group will upgrade its facilities, thanks to a grant from the State Government. Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan announced the funding on Tuesday, March 6 at the Scout Hall in Mirboo North. “This funding of $15,500 for the Scout hall will be matched by the Scouts Association, making a total of $31,000,” Mr Ryan said. “Scouts are a wonderful addition to the community and it will help to modernise the hall, which is in desperate need of attention. The benefit of the grant will go beyond benefiting the children, as the hall is used for other community activities as well.” Mirboo North Scout Group leader Rachel Wilson was thrilled with the announcement.
“Our numbers are expanding and the funding will allow us to bring our facilities up to current standards, which will enable us to entice more members,” she said. “The toilets are in major need of attention and will receive a major overhaul, including the addition of a shower and improving disabled access. “The gate on the front entrance doesn’t comply with fire standards, so it will be removed. We will also put up new safety signs and a hard-wired smoke detector.” The group currently has nine Joeys, 13 Cubs and nine Scouts who use the hall weekly. There are also other community groups who use the hall regularly, including karate, Helping Hand and other Scout groups, as well as two motor home groups. Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith said the funding comes as a part of the $4 million program to upgrade Scouts and Girl Guide facilities across the state.
New life for icon AN ICONIC Leongatha building will be restored. The former Knight’s Garage in Bair Street has been a shell since fire destroyed the building in May 2010. At the time, the shop contained the popular Henriettas store. Building owner Tony Westaway has lodged a planningpermitapplication with South Gippsland Shire Council seeking to re-build the shop.
“The shop will be the same as it was before and will have a new entrance from the rear,” he said. The historic facade will be retained. Mr Westaway hopes to erect a single building, with a dividing wall, providing for two shops. Tenants are yet to be found. “I had a couple of enquiries a while ago but it has dried off a bit,” Mr Westaway said. “I think it’s got to
the stage where I’ve got to build something and someone can see what it looks like. It’s a bit hard in Leongatha at the moment because there are a few empty shops.” Mr Westaway said he received some interest in the site from Melbourne based tenants, but said they went to Wonthaggi. “It’s easier to get a town planning permit through and it’s (the town) a bit more go ahead,” he said.
Inverloch drains upgraded BASS Coast Shire Council has upgraded the drainage system at Inverloch’s main intersection to help improve long standing drainage problems.
Work has taken place at the intersection of A’Beckett and Williams streets, Ramsey Boulevard and The Esplanade. The changes to existing drainage pits and installation of new pits to deal with intense rainfall events will reduce pressure within the drainage system and allow the water to flow faster out through the pipes to the sea. Felicity Sist, council’s infrastructure director, said in recent heavy rain the water was pooling in the main intersection. “The new pits will allow water to surge
into the road at points where it can quickly flow along the overland flow path and away. Garden beds in front of The Esplanade Hotel are also being changed so they will help the drainage system work, rather than hinder it,” she said. “These works are near completion and will improve access on our roads, footpaths and for businesses over the winter peak rainfall season.” Ms Sist stressed the works would prevent some of the current drainage problems, however they are an interim step until council fully reviews Inverloch’s entire drainage system. “Council is currently working with RMIT University to carry out a full study of overland flow paths in Inverloch.
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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.
Driving safely with L2P By Simone Short LEARNING to drive a car is daunting enough and not having someone willing to take the time to teach you only makes it more difficult. This is where the L2P Program steps in. Statistics show that learners who complete 120 hours of supervised on-road driving actually have a 30 per cent lower crash rate for the first two years on their P-plates. The L2P Program enables disadvantaged learners aged 16 to 20-years-old to complete these hours under supervised conditions by providing access to a vehicle, a mentor and guidance and stability – all at no cost to the students. The State Government recently announced a $10.5 million boost for the continuation of the L2P Program as part of the government’s commitment to young drivers, providing disadvantaged learners with the resources they need to become safer drivers. Bass MLA Ken Smith praised the L2P Program in Bass Coast, which currently has 24 students enrolled. “There is a very active L2P Program in Bass Coast which provides learners with the ability to get out on the roads, practising their driving skills in all weather conditions, at all times of the day and night experiencing all kinds of road situations under the supervision of committed volunteer mentors,” he said. “The volunteer program co-ordinator and mentors offer skilled supervision, mentoring and friendship - a good solid base for the learner to begin their lifelong driving career.” Mycalie James, who has a learning disability, has been driving with her mentor since getting her L-plates in August last year and said she enjoys her weekly hourly lessons. “I’ve learnt to drive in all different conditions; I’ve learnt how to reverse, to drive on gravel roads and in the rain,” she said. Mycalie has already completed around 30 hours of practice and looks forward to one day getting her P-plates.
Program co-ordinator Stephen Johnson said in its two-and-a-half year life span, the program had enrolled 74 students and seen 19 graduate to P-plates. “A lot of kids don’t have parents to teach them, or access to vehicles, so this enables them to become confident driving in a traffic environment,” he said. “All of our mentors are volunteers too; they do a little bit of workshop training through VicRoads and work in conjunction with driving instructors.” Mr Johnson said the number of students currently outnumbered mentors and encouraged people interested in helping to become involved. “Mentors have to do three training sessions and afterwards, they really only commit one hour a week,” he said. “It’s a very rewarding commitment, because you follow the student right through to their P-plates.” There are currently 55 L2P programs running across 60 local government areas throughout the state, providing around 44,000 hours of practice every year. The Bass Coast Shire Program is managed through Mitchell House and all enquiries can be made by contacting Steve Johnson at Mitchell House on 5672 3731 or 0429 188 330.
Supporting young people on the road: Bass Coast Shire L2P Program co-ordinator Stephen Johnson is congratulated by Bass MLA Ken Smith for the dedicated work Mr Johnson and program volunteers do to help disadvantaged students learn to drive safely.
Learning to drive safely: the State Government provides two vehicles for mentors and students involved in the Bass Coast Shire L2P Program, pictured here with program co-ordinator Stephen Johnson (far right) and Bass MLA Ken Smith (third from left).
Speeding slows you down.
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New home for Berrys Creek CFA By Sarah Vella
Reason to be excited: Berrys Creek CFA first lieutenant Leo Argento, captain Dannielle O’Loughlin and secretary/treasurer Jenny Hulshof celebrate the opening of the new station.
THE Berrys Creek fire brigade was started in 1946 and the original station built in the late 1950s.
Now, more than 60 years later, the brigade has a new home. The new fire station was completed in August last year and at more than double the size of the old station, provides a safer and more practical residence for the volunteers. Having “modern equipment in a modern building encourages new members”, first lieutenant Leo Argento said and former members have re-joined. “If you haven’t got modern equipment, it makes it harder to fight modern fires. Any volunteer organisation that does a lot of work within the community should expect to have modern equipment,” he said. The station has relocated from the Strzelecki Highway to the WooreenMirboo Road. “The relocation of the brigade has also meant that it is safer for trucks to enter the highway, whereas exiting the old station always held an element of danger,” Mr Argento said. Because of the new station’s proximity to the highway, the public has been able to monitor the progress of the building. Captain Dannielle O’Loughlin said people would often drop in to have a chat during construction, with many not knowing Berrys Creek even had a
fire station. However, this didn’t really surprise Ms O’Loughlin, who described the old station as “the tin shed on the hill” and the new building as being “the Hilton” in comparison. The CFA fully funded the building of the new station, contributing about $250,000. The new station incorporates a 30,000 litre rainwater tank, meaning the brigade now has its own water supply and there are plans to add a 50,000
Council gazes into future THE futures of Loch, Nyora, Poowong and Meeniyan are closer to being determined.
South Gippsland Shire Council is now exhibiting Amendment C72, which introduces the Loch, Nyora, Poowong and Meeniyan structure plans into the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. Council adopted the plans last August after consultation with the four communities, and has been working since to create the necessary documentation required for placement into the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. “A significant feature of C72 is that it removes the Township Zones from the four townships and replaces them with a range of new zones which respond to the existing uses occurring within the townships, as well as providing for the land use directions outlined in the new township Framework Plan maps,” Paul Stampton, council’s manager strate-
gic planning and development, said. “Amendment C72 is the culmination of two years of planning work and will provide a foundation on which the townships may grow and develop over the next 15 years and beyond.” Council mailed out about 2000 bulletins last week to residents in related areas to ensure everyone has a good understanding of the plans and the opportunities they provide. Amendment C72 documents can be inspected at council offices in Leongatha, Loch, Nyora and Poowong post offices; Meeniyan Newsagent; and on www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au Submissions to the amendment must be directed to strategic planner Ken Griffiths and be received at council by Monday, April 16. Enquiries to 5662 9236 or keng@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au.
litre tank in the near future. The new station is ideally located “in an area that is able to service both Mirboo North and Leongatha”, Ms O’Loughlin said. Having a bigger station allows the brigade to “do some training during their meetings, all in the same space”, Mr Argento said, which can help members to gain a better understanding of their equipment, new procedures and fire fighting tactics.
While the CFA provides ongoing funding for the everyday running costs of the station, the Berrys Creek brigade does its own fundraising for new equipment and vehicles. Volunteers are currently raising funds for a new ultra-light tanker and since 2009, have managed to raise $10,000. The ultra-light tanker is designed as a quick response vehicle that could, for example, respond to a fire in the Hall-
ston bush within 15 minutes, potentially reducing the risk of a larger disaster occurring in the area. Ms O’Loughlin said the truck will also be used to “support the district, as well as other districts”. Part of being a volunteer fire-fighter is to provide support to all those who need it whether it be locally, state wide or even interstate Ms O’Loughlin says. The new truck will be an impressive addition to the Berrys Creek brigade, with only four other ultra-light tankers servicing the entire region. The brigade currently consists of 10 active members, and up to 20 nonactive, yet still qualified members. New members to the brigade are always encouraged. The minimum skills training that is initially required to become a volunteer fire-fighter is provided by the CFA, free of charge. Aspiring members need to be over the age of 16, with the ability to commit at least one hour a month to meetings and training. Once the minimum skills training has been completed, further training may be required, in areas such as class A foam, HAZMAT awareness and low structure (house) fires. Mr Argento is proud of the new station, saying that it “caters for the future and the growth of the brigade”. With ongoing support and recognition from the CFA and the community, the Berrys Creek brigade hopes to continue to grow and serve the district for many years to come. The new station will be officially opened in April.
Cloud hangs over Raw Vibes future funding boost THE quarry’s mooted expansion SOUTH Gippsland Shire’s Youth Council will receive $2000 from the Victorian Government to help celebrate National Youth Week from April 13 to 22. Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan said the youth council would use the funding to manage, promote and run the annual Raw Vibes Youth Music Festival for the young people in South Gippsland. “Organised by and for the young people of South Gippsland, the annual Raw Vibes Youth Music Festival attracts many visitors both locally and from outside the region,” he said. “The festival, which features national and local bands, is accessible to all young people and is conducted in an alcohol and drug free environment. “It is a great yearly event and one the Victorian Coalition Government is proud to support in conjunction with National Youth Week.” The festival will be held at the Memorial Hall, Leongatha, on Saturday, April 21.
of a quarry at Leongatha South is still uncertain. Objectors have taken the issue to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), after South Gippsland Shire Council approved the extension of the Holcim quarry. VCAT is likely to deliver a decision on extensions to the Leongatha quarry by the end of June, council’s director of development services Phil Stone said. “Council approved the 16 hectare extension at its December meeting but six objectors have since approached VCAT to contest the decision on the grounds of noise, dust, water catchment and visual detriment, and the impact on fauna and flora,” he said. “The operators (Holcim
Australia Pty Ltd) are also now seeking some changes to the engineering conditions on the Notice of Decision.” A hearing date has been set for May 24 and a VCAT decision is usually delivered within four to six weeks. “We welcome an early outcome to the matter. Businesses have enough to deal with these days without delays and indecision which can cripple their operations, and we are keen to support early resolution of any contentious issues,” Mr Stone said. “I’m pleased to say that since we regained a full complement of planning staff last September, we have been able to dramatically improve the turnaround time of applications lodged with us.”
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Volunteers spruce region By Sarah Vella CLEAN Up Australia Day was held across the region recently, with volunteers dedicating their time to cleaning up local places of interest.
Many bags of garbage were removed from public beaches, parks, bushland, roadsides and waterways. Bass Coast Shire Council community and economic development director Steven Piasente said individuals and local groups registered 15 sites in Bass Coast on March 4. “Volunteers did a great job of removing waste from our public places,” Mr Pia-
sente said. “Some surprise items included car parts and building materials in the dunes at Smiths Beach on Phillip Island and a shopping trolley in public bushland at Wonthaggi. “There were 522 cigarette butts in just one of the 15 bags of waste removed from the Coronet Bay foreshore.” While there were still the usual suspects like drink containers and take-away food wrappings binned on the day, there were a lot of smaller items as well. “This means that we need to take more care with things like our straws, sachets, serviettes, bottle caps and lolly wrappers,” Mr
Piasente said. “People enjoying public places should remember to put all of their small bits and pieces into a bin or take them home; and smokers need to take responsibility for disposing of their cigarette butts. While these items are small, the evidence from the clean up day is clear that they can have a big impact.” Toora Primary school students led the way in South Gippsland’s annual Clean Up Australia campaign, by volunteering their play time to clean up their school grounds and surrounding areas on March 2. Council’s litter prevention officer Leanne Edwards was impressed with
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Bass Coast clean up: a group of young people from Wollangarra Outdoor Education Centre, at the Newhaven clean up on March 4.
FOURTEEN bags of rubbish were collected from the beaches at Venus Bay on Clean Up Australia Day. Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club member Scott Cameron organised for 20 volunteers to collect rubbish along Beach One and car-park, and beaches Five and Four and their car-parks. Eleven bags were filled with everyday rubbish and three were full
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the students, who showed both interest and concern when it came to litter in our environment. “It was surprising to see the kids so interested in the litter surveys I have done,” she said. “I’ve collected a lot of small bits of rubbish over time to highlight that we all need to be careful with our ‘little bits’, because they can harm our wildlife. “Tthe students then raised the issue of parents leaving butts in the street when they pick their kids up from school. It’s a great reminder that adults need to be modelling appropriate behaviour at all times, as the kids don’t miss a trick.” There were 19 registered sites across the South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shires, with an average of 10 bags of rubbish taken from each site. One of the bags of waste taken from Venus Bay contained 387 cigarette butts, and again, car parts and building waste was found strewn around the dunes. Small bits and pieces were the most prevalent types of waste found over the weekend, in particular plastic and foil chip packets and confectionery wrappers. One bag of waste from each clean up site is taken by council for analysis. “This gives us a good idea of what is being thrown where and helps us to target our education and signage and also enforcement,” Ms Edwards said.
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of recyclables. A yellow bin was a surprise find. There were even car hubs, plus many cigarette butts and bait bags still containing bait. “Parks Victoria rangers are busy enough and do not have the manpower and money to pick up rubbish, so if we’re able to help, that’s a really good thing,” Mr Cameron said. People avoided beaches two and three due to hooded plovers nesting in the sand.
“I just thought that three or four people would turn up to clean up the beach, but we ended up getting 20 people,” Mr Cameron said. “We only registered two weeks before the day and for us to get the response that we did was fantastic. We were really rapt and we want to make it bigger.” Mr Cameron’s business, Clean Cut Tree Services of Leongatha, supplied a barbecue lunch.
This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. The amendment is also available on the Department of Planning and Community Development website: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/ publicinspection Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority. The closing date for submissions is Thursday 19 April 2012.
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Big haul: organiser Scott Cameron, South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire council’s litter prevention officer Leanne Edwards, ranger Keith Crouper and Kate Williams of South Gippsland, with some of the rubbish they collected.
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Topped class: Catherine Greenway (centre), Southern and Coastal TAFE Alliance Outstanding Student of the Year 2011, with GippsTAFE CEO Peter Whitely and Chisholm TAFE CEO Maria Peters.
Goals achieved THE largest number of students in the history of Chisholm TAFE’s Bass Coast campus graduated in Wonthaggi last Tuesday night. Eighty-eight students passed their courses in 2011, up from 58 in 2010. Campus manager Helen Lechte said a large number of staff from Phillip Island Nature Parks undertook courses and reported general growth in demand for courses. TAFE CEO Maria Peters said students rightly felt a “sense of achievement and accomplishment”. “It’s been a journey in which you have achieved a goal that you have held very close to your hearts,” she said. Ms Peters noted Chisholm was expanding to offer more courses and ways of studying, and was in discussions with Monash, Latrobe and Deakin universities to offer degree options in engineering, mental health, business and design. “People will be able to study these courses locally without leaving the Bass Coast,” she said. TAFE board president David Willersdorf said the night was one to congratulate students and recognise teachers who were passionate about training and meeting industry needs. Among the crowd at the graduation ceremony at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club were students’ families and friends, and representatives of businesses and education. Catherine Greenway was named Southern and Coastal TAFE Alliance Outstanding Student of the Year 2011 in recognition of her academic results and contribution the college. She combined study
with a busy family and working life, and often pursued further education and professional development. Ms Greenway studied a Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care). Sarah Jaeger of Phillip Island Nature Parks won Chisholm Bass Coast Trainee of the Year 2011 after completing a Certificate 4 in Tourism. Ms Lechte described her as a highly motivated student, “known for running that extra mile”. The college last year developed a Vocational Graduate Certificate in Ecotourism Management to meet the training needs of Phillip Island Nature Parks. More photos in Social Scene, page 44. Results Certificate I in Information Technology: Dianne Adams. Certificate I in Vocational Preparation: Andy Dunn. Certificate II in Active Volunteering: Marcie Brusamarello, Anne Bullas, Colin Bullas, Raeleigh Cook, Jeanette Deane, Gloria Dwyer, Pamela Ely, Diana Gardner, Brendan Golding, Alma Hulsman, Diana Johnson, Mary Malone, Beverly Miles, Bev Stewart, Robyn Thatcher. Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating) PreApp: Jarrod Coulson, Eric Grattan, Jonathon Rocotas, Paul Teesdale. Certificate II in Business: Monica Devries. Certificate II in Hospitality: Elise Bannister, Alex Doudney. Certificate II in Retail: Kimberley Chesterfield, Christopher Pope, Naomi Colbert. Certificate III in Active Volunteering: Natalie Hanily. Certificate III in Aged Care: Patricia Cugley, Alicia Dominich, Glynis Margrie, Susan Westwood. Certificate III in Business: Ashleigh Byrne. Certificate III in Children’s Services: Rebecca
Adams, Lycia Coward, Madeleine Dowel, Breanna Garrow, Stacey Homicki, Katelyn I’Anson, Felicity James, Dawn Lonergan, Nakita McKenzie, Bridgette O’Brien, Antoinette Schellekens, Carly Wright, Andrea Alford. Certificate III in Events: Jenny Pedler. Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical): Marina Jackson. Certificate III in Health Support Services: Colin Wood. Certificate III in Home and Community Care: Julie Babb, Leanne Pendlebury. Certificate III in Hospitality: Paul Buzza, Helen Hardy, Rebecca Monk, Julie-Ann Weatherall, Beaudon Zourlos. Certificate III in Retail: Kaitlyn Adams, Andrea Gronow. Certificate IV in Community Services Work: Taryn Bould, Catherine Camplin, Michele Zourlos. Certificate IV in Hospitality: Daniel Roberts. Certificate IV in Retail Management: Christina Bowden, Tenielle Brown, Susan Chesterfield, Louise Dargaville, Peter Smythe. Certificate IV in Tourism: Naoko Hosokawa-Mcrae, Sarah Jaeger, Jill Muscat, Carol Price. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Ashleigh Belsar, Joseph Borg, Edvaldo Da Silva, Adrian Elze, Trevor Hodge, Nicole Hrvatin, Marcus Luz, Malcolm McCann, Patricia Richards, Mary Smith, Gislene Stewart, Lisa Wangman. Diploma of Accounting: Brendan Benetti. Diploma of Children’s Services: Thiesa Bolitho. Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care): Catherine Greenway, Alanna McKinnon. Diploma of Management: Ingrid Leeuwdrent, Merran Sice, Michelle Smith, Carolym Thompson. Vocational Graduate Certificate in Ecotourism Management: Camille Hansen, Peta Howard.
Major achievement: Sarah Jaeger (centre) was named Chisholm Bass Coast Trainee of the Year 2011. She is with campus manager Helen Lechte and Chisholm TAFE CEO Maria Peters.
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Bring in the tourists By Isaac McCallum IN a town like Mirboo North, halfway between the Latrobe Valley and Leongatha, attracting tourists along the way can be helpful. And although the town is experiencing one of its more successful periods in history, Mirboo Country Development Inc president Richard Arnold believes there is some room for improvement. “There are always things we could be doing better,” he said. “You can look down the street on any given day and see cars coming past, the streets are packed with people and it’s a great sight, but we can always bring more people in.” A big issue for the town is parking. While most of the town’s businesses stretch down Ridgeway, there does not seem to be enough parking to keep up with demand. Mr Arnold says private land located on the old petrol station site would be a perfect spot for a large car parking facility. At the moment it is covered by gravel. Trucks use the area to park, but no official parking spots mean space is wasted. “If you’re in a truck or caravan, you can’t park wherever you’d like, so they’re using this area at the moment,” Mr Arnold said. “It would be good if they had this area to park permanently. The site is currently up for sale.” He hoped the land could be bought by council to be used for car parking, but said it wasn’t likely.
“It would be the best case scenario but I can’t see it happening,” Mr Arnold said. “We should be doing as much as we can to get people to stop here rather than continuing on to the Latrobe Valley or Leongatha. “We hope we can get involved in some dialogue with the shire or VicRoads and see if we can’t work something out.” Mr Arnold also cited the entrance to the town as another area in need of improvement. “It’s not terrible at the minute, but it could do with a bit of doing up,” he said. “First impressions are very important in luring people into and back to the town. “It’s just another little thing that can help. It wouldn’t take too much to clear it up.” The president found it hard to grizzle too much about the town, which is prospering well, despite some business being down. “Obviously there have been some quiet times for businesses around the place, but that happens,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of good things going on here, and we’re excited about the future.” South Gippsland Shire Council has agreed to put gravel on footpaths at Grand Ridge west, which has been an important issue for the town for some time. Mirboo North has also seen a boom in pool numbers, with the newest amendment to the aquatic strategy coming as good news to the townspeople, who had come out in good numbers throughout summer.
Man about town: Mirboo Country Development Inc president Richard Arnold could not say too many bad words about his town. Right: Parking pain: Mirboo North needs more parking space, as evidenced by trucks and cars parking on a small piece of land next to the police station.
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Plough returns to rightful place
Plough donor: Councillor James Haw gave the plough to the school.
By Heather Calder AN HISTORICAL plough donated to the former Leongatha Technical School has been resited at the front of Mesley Hall, as part of the celebration of the Centenary of State Secondary Education. The plough, originally purchased in 1905 by James Haw Senior and his son Andrew, was made in 1900 by T. Robinson and Co. of Ballarat. The double furrowed, mouldboard plough was made of non-rusting iron and was certainly made to last. It served Mr Haw well. Drawn by three horses, it was used for about 16 miles of ploughing per day and was also used successfully in ploughing competitions. Councillor James Haw MBE donated the plough to the technical school in 1985 as a symbol of the importance of agriculture and the hard working pioneers of South Gippsland. In 1985, farm
History revisited: Leongatha Secondary College teacher Peter McCaughan with Elizabeth Popple and her grandsons, Nicolas and Sam Popple, and the plough relocated to Mesley Hall. apprenticeships and agricultural science were an important part of the school curriculum. Mr Haw’s daughter Elizabeth Popple is most appreciative of the efforts of current teacher at Leongatha Secondary College, Peter
McCaughan, ancillary staff member Alan Beasley and local bricklayer Sam Dowd for their efforts in re-siting the plough. “It is part of our history, that we can ponder on, particularly the hard work that was
so necessary in the last century,” Ms Popple said. “My grandsons now attend Leongatha Primary School. They will be able to see the plough that their great, great, great grandfather purchased so many years ago.
“I hope that the plough reminds all students of the hard work and history of our community.” The plough and the original plaque will again be dedicated on April 28 as part of the celebration of the Centenary of State Secondary Education.
Reunion attracts Japanese interest SO big are celebrations commemorating the centenary of state secondary education in Leongatha that a man from Japan is returning for the occasion. Takayuki Uno was an exchange student at Leongatha in the 1960s and stayed for two years as a guest of the Leongatha Rotary Club. He was billeted with various host families during his time here and many expect to catch up with him during his return for the April 28-29 weekend. Taka, as he was popularly known, attended the former
Leongatha High School and according to Sybil Smith, whose family were among those to host him, Taka was a popular student. He will stay with Sybil during his stay in April. “My family has kept in touch with him over the years,” Sybil said. Taka completed high school in Japan before he came to Australia. “He was here to get to know another culture and to improve his English. He has since worked in England for a few years and travelled widely around the world through his work in electronics,” Sybil said.
Back then: the late Nell Smith – mother of Sybil Smith - caught up with former exchange student Takayuki Uno during a trip to Japan in 1995.
Meals roster (Leongatha) Woorayl Lodge Auxiliary, St Peter’s Ladies Guild (all week), TAFE (Mon), J. Hayward (Tues, Thur, Fri), SG Specialist School (Wed) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning March 19, 2012.
ISAAC Charles Lindsay Groenveld was born on March 6 at North Park Private Hospital, Bundoora. He is the second son for Tracey Chitty (formerly of Leongatha) and Paul Groenveld, and a brother to Oliver, 2. Isaac is a grandson for Jenefer Chitty of Leongatha.
AFTER rather humble beginnings, Farm World 2012 will confirm its place as Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest regional mixed farming event this year.
The popular four day event will be held at Lardner Park, near Warragul from Thursday, March 22 to Sunday, March 25. Fifty years ago, Farm World was initiated to demonstrate machinery to local farmers. It has grown significantly over the years and the program now reflects the wide range of visitors it attracts. Farm World 2012 will have an impressive array of products and services on display, from more than 700 exhibitors. Lardner Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief executive officer Mark Cockerell sees a great deal of pride among exhibitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a huge commitment to presenting the latest in equipment, information, technology and support systems to the public,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exhibitors strive to help visitors make informed purchasing decisions.â&#x20AC;? Despite the broad focus that had been adopted by Farm World, the 50th anniversary program will see many reminders of its beginnings as a farm machinery demonstration event. This year, Farm Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic machinery demonstrations will take on added meaning as reminders of how farm machinery has changed in the 50 years since the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception. While Farm World is
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Bigger and better: Farm World as it looks today, with over 700 exhibitors, showcasing a wide range of products and services.
50thANNIVERSARY famous for its farm machinery, it is often the smaller, cuddlier exhibits that draw a bigger crowd. The animal nursery will be on display again in 2012 and Joe Meggetto, the chairman of Farm World, encourages families and everyone who is young at heart to enjoy the popular exhibit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The animal nursery has a great family atmosphere; it is not just for kids,â&#x20AC;? Mr Meggetto said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many older people like to drop in to take a look and enjoy a rest under the trees.â&#x20AC;? This year, the usual farm focus has been expanded to incorporate Animals of Oz. There will be educational programs running throughout the day, with all the favourite furry and scaly critters available to be touched and held. Site co-ordinator Barry Perkins said the cow milking demonstrations were popular last year and will return to show visitors were their milk and cream comes from, and how it can be made into butter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the visitors were really amazed to see the cream separated from the fresh milk using a hand-operated unit,â&#x20AC;? Mr Perkins said. From the air conditioned comfort of the new exhibition centre, it is hard to imagine the dusty paddock where it all began 50 years ago. There is no doubt Farm World will continue to grow and expand its focus to reflect the ideas and interests of its visitors for many years to come.
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Celebrating women with Bass Coast AROUND 120 women came together on International Women’s Day last Thursday to celebrate women’s achievements.
Women in business: Cath Gregson, Fiona Cody and Maria Gabriel, who all own businesses in Rhyll, took part in the International Women’s Day lunch, which focused on economic empowerment.
It was the sixth year the Bass Coast Shire Council has hosted the event and once again sold out, as it has done every year. Meeting at Archies on the Creek, the women enjoyed a delicious luncheon and glass of wine whilst listening to guest speakers. Bass Coast mayor Cr Veronica Dowman thanked everyone for attending and making the day so special, with women attending from all across the shire including Coronet Bay, Phillip Island, Wonthaggi and Inverloch. “This year’s theme was economic empowerment and our event raised over $400 from ticket and ribbon sales for the United Nations Women Australia supporting Partners Improving Markets program,” she said. “This program aims to improve the working conditions for women in the markets in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.” At the lunch, guest speaker Jo Ablett shared her
story about life as a counsellor, psychotherapist, artist and founder of Into Blue Expressive Therapies. “Jo talked about having the ingredients to follow your dreams and reminded us all that if an ingredient is missing, it is never too late,” said Cr Dowman. “We were also treated to a powerful a cappella performance by Bernadette Carol of the song Miss Celie’s Blues from the movie The Colour Purple. It was such an inspiring day and a great opportunity to come together and acknowledge and celebrate the contribution women make to our community.” Both Cr Dowman and Cr Jane Daly took the opportunity to encourage women to think about serving their community by running for council. “Being a councillor is both rewarding and challenging. It is a chance to actually make a difference for the benefit of our community and I really encourage other women to take up the challenge to work for their community at local government level,” Cr Dowman said. “Half our population is female and it would be equitable to see that
Finding the right mix: founder of Into Blue Expressive Therapies Jo Ablett spoke about the ingredients required to reach your goals and follow your dreams, inspiring mayor Cr Veronica Dowman and other attendees. reflected in the makeup of the council.” Each guest at the lunch received a show bag full of products donated by local businesses and Cr Dowman acknowledged the support of Beachside Hair and Beauty, Simply @ Home Gifts and Homewares, Archies on the Creek and Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. She also thanked Purple Hen Winery, Rhyll Trout
and Bush Tucker Farm and Tropical Zone Flowers for donating door prizes. International Women’s Day is a chance for women to come together to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The special day is now globally acknowledged on March 8 as a stand for social equality between men and women.
Ladies luncheon: Helen Goddard and Chris Garde from San Remo enjoyed a relaxed lunch at Archies on the Creek as part of the Bass Coast Shire Council’s International Women’s Day celebrations.
Inspiring words for Women EMPOWERING women to follow their passion and dreams, trust in their instincts and “go for it” was the inspiring message shared by local counsellor, psychotherapist, artist and educator Jo Ablett at Archies on the Creek. As special guest speaker for the day, Jo talked about the essential ingredients for personal and job satisfaction and looked at three key areas including resources (knowledge, skills, ability and tools), drive (passion and what you need to reach your goal) and vision/ possibilities (creativity, imagination and role models). “Women need to open themselves to the possibilities not the obstacles,” Jo said. “It is never too late to make a start or make changes. It is about taking that leap into the unknown and believing you can do it and believing in yourself.”
Jo believed people know what they want to be and where they want to be, and it was just a matter of having the passion, the drive and commitment to make it happen. Jo’s practice was founded on her life-long passion to set the scene for children, teenagers and adults to tap into their potential, take charge of their lives and establish belief in themselves. “Through my work with young people and adults I am constantly reminded of the innate ability that everyone has for healing,” she said. “Expressive therapies is based on the belief that you are the expert of yourself and with skilled support you can access solutions, clearing the way for a brighter more hopeful future. “The foundation of my work is expressive therapies - a blend of personal growth, counselling and psychotherapy methods - which support emotional healing, personal wellbeing and skill development.”
Ladies come together A SMALL group of women shared interesting stories, ideas and opinions at the first Gippsland Women Opening Doors forum in Mirboo North last Wednesday. The launch was held in conjunction with International Women’s Day, celebrating all women of the past, present and future and recognising inequalities that still remain today. The forums are being held across Gippsland over March to discuss women in civic and economic life and barriers to participation. South Gippsland Shire Councillor Jeannie Deane and Margaret Peters from Mirboo North shared their personal sto-
ries, having both been involved in both civic and economic endeavours all their working lives. Forums will be held in Morwell and Warragul next week, with two held in Inverloch and Orbost the following week and the final one held in Sale on March 22. At the close of the forums, facilitators will put together a project report with ideas and plans for future action with the intention of providing more opportunity for women to get involved in civic and economic situations. Anyone with enquiries can contact Sophie Dixon at South Gippsland Shire on 5662 9200 or join the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GW.opendoors.
Celebrating women: ladies from across the Bass Coast enjoyed the International Women’s Day lunch at Archies on the Creek, including Cr Jane Daley, Kristy Lamaro, mayor Cr Veroncia Dowman, Leanne Curtis, Chantelle Treloar and Carmen McInnes.
From Bermuda to Inverloch BEC Azzopardi has gained hairdressing experience across Australia and overseas, and will now bring her world class skills to Inverloch. Bec is the new senior stylist at Who Gives a Haircut and is available for appointments from Wednesday, March 21. Bookings are being taken now. Bec worked on the exclusive Whitsunday resort of Hayman Island, styling guests for nine months and gaining experience creating a variety of styles. A memorable experience was styling a high profile client for a photo shoot for New Idea magazine. She then headed to the country of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean off the south-east coast of the United States of America. For six months, she worked in a salon and was exposed to the intricacies of styling Afro-American hair, as well as celebrity hair.
Joining the team: Bec Azzopardi brings international experience to Who Gives a Haircut?
Bec also worked with a theatre group and on television sets, working to specific requirements. “I enjoy doing cut and colour, just creative work in general,” she said, noting her ability to prepare hair for weddings, debutante balls and other special occasions. Her skills also extend to perming, as well as styling male hair. Salon proprietor Leesha Dacey welcomed Bec to the team. “It’s nice to have some-
one with experience on board. Between us, we would be topping about 44 years’ experience,” she said. “We are there to serve the public and make sure they are happy.” Who Gives a Haircut? staff use the Matrix brand of hair colour to guarantee clients a quality finish. “All our girls have done Matrix courses last year in cuts and colours,” Leesha said. Who Gives a Haircut has operated in Inverloch
for two years and Venus Bay for eight years. Both salons now stock GHD straightening products, as well as the new GHD professional hair dryer that dries 20 per cent faster and the sleek design is one customers will fall in love with. Call today to make your appointment for an exclusive blow wave with the brand new Air Technology from GHD. • To find out more, see ad on page 5.
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Loch receives Queen’s letter RESIDENTS of Loch received a message from The Queen last week to wish them well with their celebrations for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. The letter read: “I am delighted that the organisers of the Big Jubilee Lunch are helping people from across the United Kingdom and further afield to hold Big Jubilee Lunches as part of celebrations to mark my Diamond Jubilee in 2012. “I send my very best wishes to you and all of those who will be present for what I hope will be a most memorable and enjoyable event.” The Loch Community Development Association received the letter because they are hosting a Big Jubilee Lunch at Loch Public Hall on June 2. Along with the lunch, the next evening there will be a family fun festival and a beacon will be lit on Cape Horn Lookout for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.
“It’s going to be a great weekend,” Loch resident Howard Booth said. “We’re also going to be launching the Street by Street program here in Loch at the lunch.” Street by Street is a national neighbourhood support program that links people who live in the same street or nearby. It aims to foster the development of caring communities by encouraging people to help perform practical helping tasks, making the difference between someone remaining in their own home or needing to move into care. “We’ve got two streets in Loch ready to go with this program and we hope that at least two people in each street within the village will take an active interest,” Howard said. Invitations will be sent to all Loch residents a few weeks prior to the event. Visit www.loch.org.au for updates to Street by Street and the Big Jubilee Lunch.
Busy town: Loch Arts Council and Loch Community and Development Association members Howard Booth, Steve Hickmott, Ron and Carmen Barnacle and Grahame Hastie are all looking forward to the Big Jubilee Lunch in June after receiving a letter from the Queen.
Walk a mile in gallery’s shoes LEONGATHA Shoe Gallery is this week celebrating its fifth birthday and since opening its doors for business in March 2007, has come a long way. The store has evolved with a much broader stock base and more than 2000 loyalty customers. The shoe shop is owned by Ted and Bella Egan who, in addition to their Leongatha store, have run Island Shoes in Cowes for the past 25 years. “We’ve learnt a lot over the time and enjoy being part of Leongatha,” Mr Egan said. “We aim to constantly improve and offer our customers most of what they need and want in a pleasant retail environment.” Leongatha Shoe Gallery doesn’t do things by halves, and this week have some special offers as part of their fifth birthday celebrations, so have a look on your way past.
Team effort: the South Gippsland Network Secondary Mathematics Team accepted their award for curriculum innovation from Richard Bolt. They are Nicolas Ryan of South Gippsland Secondary College; Gis White of South Gippsland Secondary College; Joanne Taylor of Korumburra Secondary College; and Naomi Coleman, South Gippsland Network. Absent: Carmela Robertson of Leongatha Secondary College, and James Dalmau of Wonthaggi Secondary College.
Schools win awards Business supporting business: Joan Fawcett and Fiona Panozzo of Pomegranate called in to take a look at Leongatha Shoe Gallery’s new stock. Joan bought some fancy new leather boots! Joan and Fiona are with store owner Ted Egan and employee Diana Cafarella.
Cr Warren Raabe IT IS with a great sense of achievement that I welcome the Planning Minister’s gazettal of our South Gippsland Rural Land Use Strategy last Thursday, the culmination of a process that has ebbed and flowed for around 15 years. My clear intent in returning to council three years ago was for us to deliver a strategy that provided clarity to existing and intending owners of land in the rural farming zone. We’ve achieved it and I’m delighted that we can now offer them some certainty. We are particularly pleased to have gained concessions that reflect the historical land settlement patterns of the shire. South Gippsland differs from other regions in that it was settled on small titles and thus a state-wide ‘one size fits all’ approach was unworkable for us, and we’ve been battling for years to give as many people as possible access to their perceived rights. The original draft strategy by a consultant proposed that dwellings could not be built on titles under 100 hectares, but it was evident that this
would have stifled development and the refinement process has resulted in an outcome that now allows some 2000 owners with land under 4.2 hectares to apply for a permit to erect a dwelling on their property. It also allows titles above 40 hectares rights to a dwelling. We are aware that there will be some who will not be happy with all aspects of the strategy and accept that it is well nigh impossible to meet everyone’s needs, but the overarching State Planning Policy has prevented further concessions. The strategy effectively halts any further subdivision of farming land. We think there are enough titles to handle demand. Next steps involve developing a Housing and Settlement Strategy that will identify preferred and inappropriate growth areas in the shire. For the most, the Rural Land Use Strategy is a good outcome that should provide an economic stimulus as dreams to develop land are progressed. Every new family in our shire helps grow our economy and the development of small holdings
has already created much diversity and new lifestyle opportunities. We thank the community for their patience during this laborious and complex process. These are exciting times as we focus on a number of development issues in Korumburra too. Council is taking long awaited steps to provide for the town’s growth, rezoning where required and engaging with the community to determine its needs. As is natural in times of change, speculation is rife and decisions of amenity locations and usage are yet to be determined, contrary to some chatter. I encourage all residents to attend a community information session at the Community Meeting Rooms (at old shire office) on Tuesday, March 20 at 7.30-9pm when we will clearly spell out the facts on where we are up to, and you will be able to have your questions addressed. It is a positive time for Korumburra and we’d like to minimise your concerns and engage you in our vision for the town. Warren Raabe, mayor.
SOUTH Gippsland schools are among those recognised at the 2012 Gippsland Education Excellence Awards recently. Korumburra Primary School’s Kerrie McPherson was awarded the Outstanding Primary Teacher Award while KPS was also awarded with the the Outstanding Education Support Team Award. The Outstanding School Leadership Team Award went to South Gippsland Secondary
College. Bass Valley Primary School took out the Pathways and Transitions Award while the South Gippsland Network Secondary Mathematics Team was recognised for curriculum innovation. Department secretary Richard Bolt and acting regional director Karen Cain congratulated the winners of the 2012 Gippsland Education Excellence Awards during a presentation ceremony held at the Premiere Function Centre, Traralgon, last Tuesday.
“The Gippsland Education Excellence Awards showcase the outstanding achievements and practice of teachers, leaders and education support staff in Gippsland government schools and early childhood services,” Ms Cain said. Winners of the Gippsland Education Excellence Awards have also been nominated for the Victorian Education Excellence Awards to be held during Education Week starting Sunday, May 20.
Leaders: South Gippsland Secondary College staff accepted their award from Richard Bolt for Outstanding School Leadership Team. From left: Mr Bolt, Lorraine Gurnett, Amy Knee, Judith Aitken and Nicole Coates. Absent: Trudy Haines.
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Cambodia opens teens’ eyes to life By Jacob de Kunder IT takes great strength both emotionally and physically to volunteer in a Third World country, but it is a rewarding experience.
Arawata teenagers Rachel, Sophie and Katelyn Adkins ventured to Cambodia earlier in the year with their mother Louise with a team from the Bryn Hendry Foundation. The group built classrooms at a new school. The group landed after an eight hour flight to the country’s capital Phnom Penh. “The traffic situations in Cambodia are hectic but also impressive,” Rachel said. “There are more motorbikes than cars, and all traffic merges into each other, managing to get to their destination. “Many mini vans were packed with 20 plus people, including motorbikes strapped to the back, with people on them and the roof.” After a few days of sight-seeing, it was down to business as they helped expand a secondary school in a village named Kown Tonle Krowm. “When we arrived there, the kids
of the school had come to greet us. They were lined up along the road clapping,” Sophie said. “They also sang for us.” The group helped build an extra three rooms onto the four rooms already at the school. “Builders were hired to complete the hard work of brick laying, rendering and tiling, while we painted murals, fences, shutters, doors, laid concrete, moved stones, dug trenches, helped in English classes, played games and entertained children,” Rachel said. “We had a lot to do with the children. “We played some games which were hard to understand at first but we got the hang of them soon enough, as well as playing with puzzles, colouring in and even making bracelets.” The children were grateful the volunteers were there. “All of the kids were very welcoming and kind to all the volunteers,” Sophie said. “We taught them to say ‘G’day mate’ and ‘See you later’, because ‘hello’ became very repetitive when that was all they knew in English.” The group lived in a monastery with monks for their two week visit,
where they experienced chanting and ceremonies in the temples. “Our accommodation included a long boat shed with bamboo bed frames, mosquito nets and small mattresses,” Rachel said. As volunteers, the Adkins gave away belongings as well as their time in Cambodia. “On our trip we took 80kg of clothing and games to give away to the children of the local villages and to support the school,” Sophie said. “We travelled to a nearby village on the back of motorbikes to give all of our clothing to the local primary school, whose families had been experiencing recent floods. “Each child got at least one item of clothing, whether it was a t-shirt or a sparkly pair of shoes.” The girls said the experience was awesome. “It was great and we would love to go back one day to see what the school looks like and to catch up with all the kids, but it won’t be for a little while because of Year 12,” Rachel said. If you want to get involved with the Bryn Hendry Foundation, check out www.brynsschool.net for details.
Above: Volunteering: twins Sophie and Rachel Adkins enjoyed their trip to Cambodia and bonded with local children. Another world: the climate and environment in Cambodia is so different to South Gippsland. Below: Hard work: volunteers from the Bryn Hendry Foundation worked hard on this school in Kown Tonle Krowm.
Prom hikes to re-open PARKS Victoria is delighted to announce access to the majority of the southern hikes at Wilsons Promontory National Park will be available from Easter 2012 onwards. The team has been working at a ferocious pace to restore and repair walking tracks that were severely damaged during the one in 300 year flood in March 2011. Helen Dixon, Parks Victoria chief ranger at Wilsons Promontory, said the team had been working on the severely damaged Oberon Bay Track to again reinstate access to the southern hikes via Oberon Bay which will be available from Easter onwards. Visitors will have access to most of the southern hikes including: • Norman Bay to Oberon Bay; • Oberon Bay to Telegraph Junction; • Telegraph Junction to Waterloo Bay; • Waterloo Bay to Refuge Cove; • Refuge Cove to Sealers Cove; • South Point Track; • Halfway Hut and Roaring Meg via the Oberon Track and Telegraph Track; • Lightstation via Telegraph Track and the South East Track; and • Waterloo Bay via the South East Track. “The campsites including Sealers Cove, Refuge Cove, Halfway Hut, Roaring Meg, Waterloo Bay, Oberon Bay and the Lightstation
Magic spot: a gem of the Prom’s east coast, Sealers Cove is now open to hikers.
Mayor’s message Cr Veronica Dowman
LAST week I attended the Australian Coastal Council’s Conference with the CEO and some of council’s directors.
Come explore: Squeaky Beach is ready for hikers to return.
will still have a twonight maximum stay to ensure all visitors have the opportunity of camping at the southern outstation locations,” Ms Dixon said. Visitors are advised the Tidal River campsite ballot has closed and is fully booked for Easter, though there are now spaces available for those wishing to camp at the outstation locations including the lightsta-
tion. Bookings can be made by contacting 13 19 63. The Telegraph Track from Telegraph Saddle through to Telegraph Junction (including access to Sealers Cove from Telegraph Saddle Car Park) and Mount Oberon will continue to remain closed due to the significant flood damage incurred, and will continue to be the sole focus of the engineering
team over the coming months. “We are reminding visitors that they will be walking through a highly altered environment and that some tracks are not fully repaired and therefore we request that they follow the new signage in place for their own safety, as well as adhering to areas that remain closed to the public,” Ms Dixon said.
This is an annual conference organised by the National Sea Change Taskforce that presents latest research about issues that affect coastal areas such as population trends, changes to weather patterns, landforms and sea characteristics. The conference is a stimulating environment where latest research is presented by academics, scientists, land management authorities and other Councils, many of whom face similar challenges to Bass Coast. On day one of the conference we were given a demonstration of CSIRO’s new Coastal Web Portal at www.coastalresearch.csiro.au. This is where leading nationwide coastal research is registered and made accessible on the one site. Another presentation explained new research on planning for climate change adaptation which drew interest from the large audience. On the same day there was a presentation on Defining and anticipating population change in coastal areas from Professor Graeme Hugo from the University of Adelaide. We know from our own experience, that the population of many coastal towns continues to rise. Latest population figures presented for coastal settle-
ments in Western Australia showed a surge in population and a change that government departments will take into account in future planning. There was also discussion about the characteristics of the ‘mobile’ population of tourists that enjoy coastal areas. Understanding more about the impacts and opportunities of these population trends was particularly relevant for our shire. It is important that planning for the future of Bass Coast is informed by most recent data and attending the conference gave us the opportunity to gain new insights from the most updated information and very knowledgeable presenters. Still on the topic of updated information, this week on my radio show I interview James Bremner, council’s emergency management co-ordinator, and Dave Gallacher, the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s fire management officer for South Gippsland Land and Fire District. They will explain the controlled burns planned for council managed public land in Grantville and the way their organisations are working together in fire prevention. The radio show runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am and 4.30pm, so don’t miss it. To check the frequency in your area, log onto www.3mfm.com.au Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor Bass Coast Shire Council
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Where to Show Your RACV Card & Save in Leongatha. Leongatha Beaurepaires
Stadium 4 Cinema
O’Donnell Optical
14 Anderson St, Leongatha 03 5662 2371 10% off Dunlop, Goodyear & Sava car, 4WD and light truck tyres, car and 4WD wheel alignments, and any set of 4 tyre and wheel packages*
14-18 Smith St, Leongatha 03 5662 5762 See a movie for just $11.50 any Tuesday*
101 Graham St, Wonthaggi 03 5672 2977 2/74 Chapel St, Cowes 03 5952 5771 20% off all products
*Not available with any other offers and discount applies off the best negotiated price.
Carino’s Café & Wine Bar
*Not valid for 3D films, special events or in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Not valid on public holidays. Not valid for films advertised as no free tickets during school holidays. Offer valid for one discount per membership. Please visit www.stadiumcinema.com.au.
Toyworld
4-18 Smith St, Leongatha 03 5662 2366 10% off the total food bill*
19 Bair St, Leongatha 03 5662 3315 10% off*
*Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Offer valid for one discount per membership.
*Excludes outdoor play equipment, bikes and Lego.
Classic Car Rentals 7 Leslie Crt, Leongatha 03 5662 0900 10% off weekend rates* *Eligible drivers, full licence and credit card payment.
Nearby Areas A Maze’ N Things 1805 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes 03 5952 2283 10% off any admission ticket*
Great Southern Outdoors
*Not to be used with any other offer.
1 Bair St, Leongatha 03 5662 2615 10% off storewide
Inverloch Boat Charters
Lucinda Estate 108 Parr St, Leongatha 0417 337 270 10% discount off wine purchases at cellar door* 15% discount off wine purchases of 12 bottles or more at cellar door* *Not in conjunction with any other discounts or promotion.
Lulu Clothing & Cosmetics 14 McCartin St, Leongatha 03 5662 2272 10% discount* *Excludes sale items and footwear.
Lot 2 Treadwells Rd, Inverloch 03 5674 5588 10% discount
Koonwarra Foodstore & Emporium Cnr Koala Dve & Sth Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra 03 5664 2285 One complimentary tea or coffee with any bottled produce purchase over $50 and 10% discount on any purchase over $100
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory 930 Phillip Island Rd, Newhaven 03 5956 6600 25% off admission to Pannys Amazing World of Chocolates* *Applies to full price admission only. No other discounts apply.
RACV Inverloch Resort 70 Cape Paterson-Inverloch Rd, Inverloch 03 5674 0000 RACV members save at least 20% on regular accommodation rates year round at RACV Inverloch Resort
Rhyll Trout & Bush Tucker Farm 36 Rhyll-Newhaven Rd, Rhyll 03 5956 925 10% off admission and rod hire* *Not valid with any other offer.
Scotts Clothing 10 A’Beckett St, Inverloch 03 5674 3355 10% discount
Toyworld 62/64 McBride Ave, Wonthaggi 03 5672 376 10% off* *Excludes outdoor play equipment, bikes and Lego.
La Bella Gifts & Homewares
Wildlife Coast Cruises
140 Graham St, Wonthaggi 03 5672 4812 10% off jewellery, giftware, homeware and clothing*
Departs Cowes jetty 1300 763 739 20% off full priced adult and child prices*
*Excludes sale items.
*Offer only valid for Seal and Twilight cruises only. Not to be used with any other offer.
Windy Ridge Vineyard & Winery 527 Fish Creek-Foster Rd, Foster 03 5682 2035 10% discount at cellar door* *6 bottle minimum, Not valid with any other offers.
When you’re a member of RACV you automatically have access to one of the world’s largest member benefit programs – Show Your Card & Save. By simply showing your RACV card at a variety of partner organisations, you will receive discounts and special offers every day. Here are just some of the places you can save around your area. There are many more places where you can save in Inverloch, Leongatha, Phillip Island, Wonthaggi and other nearby areas. For a full list of partners, please refer to the brochure available at the RACV Wonthaggi Shop or visit racv.com.au/sycas
For more information visit the RACV Wonthaggi Shop or racv.com.au/sycas
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WHAT’S sleek, hot and can be found on a racetrack? While electric powered race cars may not have been your first answer, trust us – these speedy babies are worth the watch. Swinburne University of Technology’s mechanical and electrical students are excited to be bringing down their awesome electric powered race car to the Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix being held at the Wonthaggi Recreation reserve track on March 24 and 25. Hand built by the students, not only are these cars impressive, but compete in one of the most environmentally friendly races around. The cars are put together by a team of around 30 members throughout the year as part of their fourth year project in their mechanical and electrical engineering course at Swinburne. Team Swinburne’s objective is to produce a high performing racing package that is reliable and simple. To do this, they have made the move to engineer an electric powered F-SAE
Smooth ride: Leongatha Primary School competed in a past event.
car that will be highly competitive against the petrol powered opponents. Alongside this, Team Swinburne has chosen a carbon neutral approach in their design and development, further proving their commitment to sustainability. All enthusiasts are welcome to come down and talk to the team about how the cars work. Here’s an added bonus – the Swinburne race cars aren’t the only exciting thing about the Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix. With their team booked in for the race, the push carts will be run on the Friday and the main race commences at noon on Saturday, March 24. And did we mention the race lasts a whole day? Running 24 hours, non-stop until noon on Sunday, March 25, this event is not to be missed! Always well supported by the community, it is guaranteed to be a thrilling weekend. The HPV is still very sustainability orientated with an energy efficient and
renewable energy focus still at the heart of the event, with many business and community displays as well. With a great new range of catered food, ice creams, lollies and coffee and a covered in seating and food area, the HPV event is one that you will not want to miss! Community management committee member Michelle Evans said not only is watching the race exciting, but gives supporters and spectators something they don’t see elsewhere. “It’s a very friendly family atmosphere, and thrilling as the riders swish around the corners, requiring lots of clever manoeuvring,” she said. “Everyone is welcome, especially Saturday at the noon start. The Saturday evening and Sunday finish at noon.” Entry to the race and festival is free, and all are welcome. For more details about the whole event or sponsorship, business or community displays visit www.weif. org.au or contact Michelle Evans on 0411 265 401.
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Past skills: see Clydesdales at work at the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally.
Relive history at Nyora HISTORY comes to life at Nyora this weekend, when a favourite South Gippsland event returns.
The Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally offers an insight into the past, showing horses and vintage machinery at work. The two day event features Clydesdales working in paddocks, a vintage tractor pull, an earth moving area, sheep shearing, chaff cutting and working dogs. Working displays will be held throughout the weekend, with blacksmiths forging tools and implements, vintage cars and trucks, stationary engines, wood chopping and a whip cracker. Food stalls will keep hunger pangs at bay, and an older style market with craft and variety stalls will offer something for everyone. Don’t miss demonstrations of pioneer skills, historical displays, activities for children and the grand parade. Committee member Kelvin Wyatt said this year’s festival features a twist, with an Irish theme given the rally opens on St Patrick’s Day. The colours of the Irish flag – green, orange and white – will be reflected by the variety of tractors on offer, with John Deeres and Fordsons in green; Chamberlains, Howards and Allis Chalmers tractors in orange; and David Browns in white. “The rally is about showcasing the skills of the era and things that were done in the area. We have to look after
Well maintained: machines from the past continue to be in working order thanks to the dedication of volunteers. our history and preserve our history,” Mr Wyatt said. “At Outtrim, we had all the mines up there and the old railway line that came up from Koo Wee Rup to Strzelecki that did not get used. Unfortunately our history is getting a lot further away.” The Victoria Police Axemen’s Club is returning, plus there will be demonstrations of milking cows and making butter. Exhibitors will travel from as far as Warracknabeal and Sale and the entire rally is staged by volunteers.
“We have to try to give a bit of diversity to appeal to everyone,” Mr Wyatt said. Many community and school groups are involved in the rally as a fundraiser, including the Loch, Koonwarra and Lang Lang fire brigades. Please note: no alcohol or dogs. The rally will be held at Morrison Park, on the South Gippsland Highway at Nyora, near the Lang Lang Golf Course, from 10am Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 adults, $15 for a two day pass and under 16s are free. Parking is also free.
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ONE of the major events on the Leongatha Bowls Club’s calendar will be held this Sunday, March18. The day will incorporate a visit from corporate sponsor, Chief Caravans. John Turner, vice-chairman of the club, owns a Chief Caravan himself. “I am very impressed with my caravan,” Mr Turner said. “I spoke to them about becoming a
Warm up: John Turner from the Leongatha Bowls Club warms up for the March 18 event.
corporate sponsor and they were thrilled to become involved with the club and we are rapt to have them.” Two models of caravan will be on display: the Arrow series and the Tribal series. They will be open, so players and spectators can check them out. Mark Hanson from Chief Caravans will be on hand to answer any questions about the vans. It will be the first time Chief Caravans have been showcased in South
Gippsland. The bowls day is an open triples competition and prize money for the day is in excess of $1000. Mr Turner is expecting a full green on the day, with around 100 players. There is also going to be a raffle with the major prize worth $250 donated by Chief Caravans. “It is the biggest raffle in the history of the club. We have never had such a substantial prize,” Mr Turner said.
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Edge of town – delightful package
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ILLCREST way is a sought after location with beautiful views over the green rolling hills of picturesque South Gippsland.
The land is 3986m2, which is approximately one acre. Town water is connected, the property is fenced into three paddocks with shelter belts and is ideal for a horse or a pony. There is plenty of room here for some vegies and some chooks. The home has been designed to make the most of the beautiful views. These can be enjoyed from the living area and the deck. The home overlooks the property and comprises three bedrooms, walk-in robe
to the main, built-in robes to the remainder. The lounge room is a delightful space with appealing timber cathedral ceilings and a large window from which you can appreciate the view. The kitchen and dining are generous areas also, with a beautiful timber cathedral ceiling. The kitchen has quality appliances including the popular combination of gas cook top and an electric oven; it’s a great kitchen and includes a dishwasher. The home has ducted gas heating and split system air conditioning to the living areas and two bedrooms. The bathroom is nicely presented and is a room with good light.
The dining area opens out to an elevated deck, just the place to kick back at the end of a busy day. The deck overlooks the property and has an amazing view. Every man needs a good shed and 52 Hillcrest has a beauty, approximately 7x15 metres, there is also good storage under the house. A practical concrete drive leads to the property, the garden is fully landscaped, the exterior of the home has recently been painted. So here is an opportunity to secure a nice property in the ever popular Hillcrest Way. Your inspection is invited.
KORUMBURRA Location: 52 Hillcrest Way Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $399,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Korumburra Contact: 5658 1500
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Edwardian charm in McCartin Street F
ROM its classic bull nosed front verandah right through to the extra living areas of the rear extension, this double fronted Edwardian home oozes warmth and charm from the front door all the way to the back fence. All three bedrooms have high ceilings, and the front two each feature the original fireplaces. With the warmth of the built-in combustion heater in the lounge, partnered with a reverse cycle air conditioner, you’ll be comfortable all year round.
LEONGATHA Location: 102 McCartin Street Bedrooms: 3 (plus study) Bathrooms: 1 Price: $365,000 Agent: Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922
The six-year-old extension carries the high ceilings through, seamlessly blending old and new, with kitchen and dining, study/second lounge, bathroom (with a classic claw foot bath) and laundry. Two carports, an office, a bungalow and a separate workshop, all linked by brick paving, complete the outside. All set on an 841m2 block and only 300 metres from Leongatha CBD. Come and let this classic home draw you in! Open for inspection Saturday Mach 17 from 12noon to 12.30pm.
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HIS remarkable 2479m2 block was once the cricket training ground for the Catholic School. The concrete pitch is still there, taking backyard cricket to a whole new level! The house, with its classic wrap around verandah, invites you with its charm and appeal. The rear extension ensures this
LEONGATHA Location: 46 Ogilvy Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Price: Expression of interest Agent: Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922
four bedroom family sized home offers generous space for relaxing and entertaining. The central solid timber kitchen provides a family hub and with two reverse cycle air conditioners and a Coonara wood heater, everyone will be comfortable. Step out through the large rear glass sliding doors and you will be amazed, as this block opens up to over half an acre of manicured lawns
and garden - a private sanctuary in the heart of Leongatha. Double carport, lock-up garage/ workshop and garden shed. This immaculately maintained and presented property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a large parcel of near level land in the heart of town. Bring your bat and ball and come home! Howzat?
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O many people ask for “about an acre” in town, so it is with real excitement that we offer this delightful home with all the conveniences of town living, and space and privacy assured. Selected initially by the vendors as their ideal “retiring off the land” home, with a quadruple-sized garage to appease this retiring farmer’s shed needs, the property offers minimal maintenance, level access around the house, and space to raise children, lambs, chickens and vegetables. Behind a high privacy hedge, a paved driveway with turning apron introduces the house, where you drive straight into the 10m x 10m (approx) lockup garage, with the convenience of direct internal access to an entry foyer. Once inside, light walls and tall ceilings complement glass exterior
LEONGATHA Location: 3a Sawyer Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $425,000 - $450,000 Agents: Prom Country First National Contact: Kaz Hughes on 0417 516 998
doors to all living areas and bedrooms, providing a calm indoor-outdoor environment. A bright kitchen features dishwasher, expansive bench top/breakfast bar, and pantry – all well laid out for the cooking enthusiast. The kitchen sink has the prerequisite garden window where you can keep an eye on who is coming and going. The kitchen overlooks a comfortable sitting room with wood fired heater. Lounge and dining room adjoins, with ample sitting area, and space for the wall units and a decent dining table. There are four bedrooms (or three plus a generous study near the entrance). An en suite and big walk-in robe complement the spacious main bedroom. Its position at the furthest end of
the house is ideal for homes where mum or dad is a shift worker. The laundry is big, with enough space to do the ironing. A split system air conditioner, rendered brick construction and the wood heater all contribute effectively to climate control. Outside, an undercover paved verandah provides for sheltered outdoor entertaining. There are lawns and shrubberies, and the balance of the near-acre allotment is northerly sloping lawns and beautiful English trees which are a riot of colour in autumn. Good utility areas and space for vehicle access to the rear if needed. Here is an opportunity to own a central acreage, situated in Sawyer Street that was once “town edge” but is fast becoming an oasis in the town centre, thanks to the new housing developments that are burgeoning to the west.
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NE of the nicest aspects in Leongatha is from this position directly opposite the Rail Trail, just a quick, near level zip to the shops. Perfectly positioned and perfectly priced to be either a first or scaling down home, or an investment portfolio addition, with room on the block to extend if desired. The home comprises a cute lounge and dining room, with the highly sought northern orientation for summer cool and winter sun. A galley kitchen has plenty of cupboard and bench space, and leads to the laundry and rear porch. A renovation has begun in earnest, with a beautiful brand new bathroom already in place – soak up the suds in luxury while you plan your next room. There are three spacious bedrooms: one has a sliding glass door to the rear deck and makes an ideal study – or in this case, music room. Outside, a decent double carport, small garden shed and neat easy care gardens round off this well priced, good value home. Go on; get into the real estate market while the going’s good!
LEONGATHA Location: 18 Greenwood Parade Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $225,000-$235,000 Agent: Prom Country First National Contact: Allen Bartlett on 0417 274 624
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EEDING something very low maintenance and easy to look after?
This three bedroom brick veneer is in pristine condition with a spacious open plan living area and designated dining area. The master bedroom has an en suite and walk-in robe and the home is heated by a reverse cycle air conditioner. A sliding glass door leads out onto the double carport and covered barbecue area
that is well sheltered from the southerly winds. The block has excellent width and the house has been positioned to allow access to the backyard for a caravan or boat. The yard is very easy to maintain but still has room for a vegie patch. Another great selling point is the close proximity to Safeway and the CBD, creating the perfect package for a retiree or someone wanting to downsize.
LEONGATHA 86 Brown Street Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $325,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800
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Amazing piece: Wayne Milner’s Archibald entry of Judith Durham.
Tree paintings far from typical landscapes TREE houses will fill the Meenieniyan Art Gallery from March 244 to April 26. Wayne Milner said his exhibition, The Tree House Series, carries a sensitive and lyrical feel. “It celebrates life, it celebrates being Australian with reverie,” he said. “The style is symbolic using surrealism as a framework and history as a navigator. Within this framework I use elements such as the tree as a metaphor for celebration of life, or our connection to the earth. The cracking brickwork is time lapsed and the balloon is me, the viewing gypsy.”
The works are “carnivalesque and exciting to view”, Milner said, with past issues. present and global issues “Through the years of experiencing life’s emotions and realisations on who I am, it became clear to me that to make comment on canvas is the best way of communicating to others,” he said. “The academic history of visual arts is filled with inventive creations ideas and movements (‘isms’) which has lead the way. I strive for qualities and for a playfulness of hand, and as a great lover of colour, I use it to draw emotion to convey a mood to the work.” Milner’s unique perspective on life
is expressed in his portrait of Australian singer Judith Durham from The Seekers, painted for the 2012 Archibald Prize Prize. ers The portrait is a triptych, called The Music Maker, showing Judith engaged in thought. “Judith said ‘You’ve encapsulated where I feel I am at this time in my life, so much me and much more,’” Milner said. His life took a turn when he suffered a head trauma due to a motorbike accident and was in a coma for some time. Milner had to learn how to walk, talk, think and retain thoughts. Part of his rehabilitation was to paint and he fell in love with the medium.
“After this, I went to Perth to start a new life and to find out who I was. While things. I joined in Perth I tried many new things a punk band called Left Nut as a lead singer,” he said. In 1996, the band gained five nominations in Perth’s 1996 Western Australia Music Industry Association, and released three CDs and one tape with two music videos. He returned to Gippsland in 2001 and enrolled as an art student at GippsTAFE. Now based in Morwell, Milner paints in a unique contemporary style.
Don dancing shoes for hospital THE Leongatha Memorial Hospital needs community support and what better way to give it than by attending the Bush Dance on March 31 at Leongatha Memorial Hall. The dance, presented by the Lyrebird Auxiliary, is a community event which will celebrate the start of construction of the new hospital. The event is being organised by hospital board member Lindsay Powney. “We are inviting everyone to participate. It is a fundraiser, but more than that it is a celebration of the community hospital,” he said. The dance will feature the Strzelecki Stringbusters, a band that combines guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, fiddle double bass and harmonica. The group plays many styles of music, from bluegrass and western swing to country and
the blues. “They are an outstanding band,” Mr Powney said. “They will really get the crowd moving. There will also be a number of local artists playing in the intervals.” During the night there will be a DVD running, showcasing the new hospital and the features and benefits it will bring to the community. “This is a very significant development for Leongatha. It belongs to the community and we really need the locals to show their support and take ownership of their hospital,” Mr Powney said. The dress is smart casual and people are encouraged to bring their own drinks and nibbles. Tickets for the event are $25 and are available from reception at the Leongatha or Korumburra hospital, Leongatha newsagency and Influence on Dusk Boot scooting: the Strzelecki Stringbusters will liven up the dance floor at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital bush dance. clothing in Leongatha.
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Making music at Mossvale LESS than a week to go until your One Perfect Day is here! In its 10th year, the Mossvale Music Festival continues to grow bigger and better, with both international and local performers coming together for a day of live music. With only one stage, there’s no hassle of timetables or missing the musicians you love – simply bring your own rug or chair and sit back and relax, or get up and dance the afternoon away. With endless amounts of space in the park, there’s room for everyone to enjoy the music in their own way. Okay, okay, we’ll get to the fun part – who’s playing when?
12.15pm–1pm: Music Victoria Workshop. The day kicks off with a discussion panel, consisting of Music Victoria CEO Patrick Donovan, two musicians and two venue operators. They’ll discuss the music industry within Victoria, how musicians can become established within that industry and experiences and advice about operating a music venue. All the panelists will be available at the end of the discussion to take questions. 1.15pm–1.55pm: ahab. Cited as the best thing since Mumford and Sons, Lyrebird Arts Council is delighted to present ahab – a band destined for great things. With their ggorgeous melodies, soarg ing harmonies and masterful
THE Star has two double-passes to One Perfect Day valued at $140 each to give away, courtesy of Lyrebird Arts Council. All you have to do to go in the running is name three artists playing at this year’s festival. It’s that easy! Email your name, phone number and answer to simone.s@thestar.com.au or call 5662 2294. Winners will be notified by phone and must be able to pick up their tickets from The Star office in Leongatha by 5pm on Friday, March 16. Entries close at midday on Thursday, March 15.
songwriting, this is a band you should all be truly excited about. 2.10pm–2.50pm: Van Walker and Liz Stringer. Both Liz and Van have played Mossvale Park before, and there’s no question why Melbourne’s finest singer-songwriters should not return to the 10th anniversary at Mossvale Park. Liz and Van will be sharing the stage together in a performance not to be missed. 3.05pm-3.50pm: Sal Kimber and The Rollin Wheel. Described by Rolling Stone as “Australiana-soaked alt-country at its finest”, Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel have been winning hearts at shows and festivals around the country. Their self-titled album, which showc showcases Kimber’s award-winning awar songwriting and the musicianship, band’s skilful mus was met with an ov overwhelming response upon iits release last year. 4.05pm–4.45pm: Ben 4.05pm–4.45pm Sollee. Ben is a genre genre-bending cellist and vocalist known for playing style, his percussive play songwriting, genre hopping so political acwide appeal, and po tivism. His music incorporates inc banjo, guitar, percus percussion and unusual cello techniques to techn create a unique m mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz and R R&B. 5pm–5.45pm: Krystal War5pm 5 45pm: Kr ren. Warren’s voice has been likened to music greats includ-
ing Nina Simone, John Martyn and Jeff Buckley. A girl gifted with an extraordinary voice, her performance is the perfect way to kick into the evening. 6pm–6.50pm: The Bamboos. Generally acknowledged as Australia’s greatest modern funk and soul band, this nine-piece group and their blistering live set will get the stage moving like no other. 7.05pm–8pm: Eric Bibb. A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience – both musically and spiritually. Purveying a beautifully realised and deftly accomplished, soulful and gospel infused, folkblues, Eric has no problem melding a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle contemporary sensibility. As one critic wrote, “Eric’s singing and versatile guitar playing fuses a variety of genres to become a New World Blues”. 8.15pm– 9.15pm: Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires. Howling soul so loud and proud that you’ll think the ghost of James Brown has entered the park. Discovered at the age of 62 by Daptones records and since recording with the all-star Menahan Street Band, Charles Bradley takes a life of hard knocks and leaves it all on the stage for one of the most amazing and soulful performances you’ll ever see. 9.30pm: Dirty Three. It’s plain and simple – there is no one else out there making mu-
sic like Dirty Three. Jim White, Mick Turner and Warren Ellis have relentlessly made music in different permutations and locations around the globe. No other Australian band has ever impacted on international music in such a subversive fashion. This is a band that exists within itself and outside of itself, generating a massive and massively influential body of work.
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• Boolarra Folk Festival • Foster Rotary Club clearing sale • Scouts Free Family Fun Day, Korumburra • Chisholm TAFE graduation, Wonthaggi
Big moment: Mary Smith of Archies Creek and Tricia Richards of Outtrim both graduated with a Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment from the Bass Coast campus of Chisholm TAFE last Tuesday.
Building career: Paul Teesdale of Inverloch was praised by instructor Shane Simpson ahead of graduating with a Certificate 2 in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship).
Having a look: Les and Peter Webb of Yarram were checking out what was on offer at the Foster Rotary Club clearing sale.
History lesson: James Helmoth and Darby and Beau Kratzat (front) explored all the historic parts of Coal Creek and also enjoyed fun activities at the Scouts Free Family Fun Day.
Go mum: Leeanne Pendlebury of Corinella celebrates with daughter Emily ahead of graduating with a Certificate 3 in Home and Community Care, at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.
Rotarians: Les Adams and Rod Lomax were happy with the turn-out at the Foster Rotary Club clearing sale.
Taking a break: Teagan and Christina Moore had a quiet break with Cahil Hughes at the Boolarra Folk Festival.
Girls: local music fans Amy Houghton, Shelley Fisher, Sarah Owen, Tahlia Irwin and Paige Goldsmith were enjoying the Boolarra Folk Festival despite the rain.
All finished: Alanna McKinnon of Korumburra graduated with a Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care). She is with parents Robin and Deborah McKinnon, and partner Andrew Crew.
Lucky Lions: Robert Bruce, Gerri Shellcot, Geoff McCord, John Frank and Geoff Robb from the Leongatha Lions Club ran a popular hot food stall at the Boolarra Folk Festival.
Accurate arms: Tom Willis and Ky Blight wind up to toss wet sponges at the Scouts Free Family Fun Day.
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★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20
Your sense of loyalty wins you credit in the community. Your intuition is strong now, but avoid impulsive financial moves. In romance, a subtle approach could lead to an improved relationship. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22
Making the most of a dull situation could lead to a new awareness of your hidden talents. A relationship with a Cancerian is currently highlighted. Your sense of timing is impressive. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21
Relationships generally improve, thanks to your positive approach. Simplification in general helps you reach a career goal on schedule. Offbeat interests are highlighted. CANCER - June 22 - July 22
Be sure not to make too many commitments for what looks like an already lively social week. A surprise gift may arrive after the weekend. A friend’s suggestion may merit consideration. LEO - July 23 - August 22
In current projects, be sure to balance imagination with attention to the finer points. Your partner is more trusting. The communications network may be blocked over the weekend. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22
Taking the initiative may bring desired results, especially in areas of career and education. Last minute changes in plans may prove a blessing in disguise. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22
Some tension with older relatives may be eased, thanks to efforts of a new friend. Although your good ideas may not be accepted initially, hold on to them. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21
You and your partner seek similar goals though the methods may be quite opposite. A realistic approach to a financial situation may help you out of a bind. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22
Compliments coming your way are more sincere than you at first believed. This is generally a good week for improving your self esteem. Short distance travel is spotlighted. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20
This can be a highly productive period both personally and professionally. The key is to be willing to share the limelight. Attention to detail is critical, especially at your place of work. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19
An overdue payment may arrive by the weekend. The time is right for expressing your feelings in a creative form. A love-sick friend may seek you out for advice. PISCES - February 20 - March 20
An absentminded streak may surface this week so be sure to mark down all appointments. In romance, new tactics may bring positive results. Hobbies may include a profit-making angle. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are ever young, because you believe that life is an adventure and there are always things to be learned. You sometimes have trouble making a serious commitment - a difficulty that needs addressing if you are to make serious financial or career achievements.
Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, March 14: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, March 16: 7.30pm St David’s, Meeniyan HC. Sunday, March 18: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am. Contact: John 0408 305 880. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every first Sunday of the month. Sunday morning 11am - 12.30pm. Fun and games, all ages, all are welcome. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST:
Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at The Grain Store, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala - Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662 2107.
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, March 18, 10am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.
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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8316 ACROSS 6. What made the cat run away when you smiled? (6,5). 7. The fellow one will confront (4). 8. Love notes (8). 9. The base is in the form of a powder (6). 10. Gives at last to the waddling sow (6). 12. Hang on! The little scamp got a goal! (6). 15. Get tired of calling (6). 17. Rice came, having ordered another dessert (3-5). 19. About what’s past (4). 20. Having the perception that it’s close (6,5). DOWN 1. Wobbly, it’s unsafe (8). 2. Not accustomed to being new (6). 3. Vera runs onto the road fast (6). 4. It’s therefore appearing shortly (4). 5. Follow this time into the exhibition (6). 6. Help one into the seat (5). 11. Oust - from the house? (8). 13. Swam back, a number getting caught by birds (6). 14. Kills the harmless creature: an iniquity (4,2). 15. Sloppy soldier with a girl (6). 16. Being illustrious is wonderful (5). 18. Outcast often seen prowling about at night (4).
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Rotarians throw charity bash
A WHOLE lot of fun was enjoyed and more than $20,000 raised for charity at a Rotary bash in Leongatha recently.
The Saturday Night Live themed evening at Mesley Hall was staged by the Rotary Club of Leongatha. Funds raised will go towards the Rotary Turkish Students Exchange Program, Rotary Centenary House at Traralgon and other club projects.
Social night: Trevor Walder, Brad Wright and Kevin Gardiner share a joke.
From spring to bird-bath, pool’s past intrigues Dressed to theme: Leongatha Rotary Club president Paul Beck and past president Kevin Taranto.
By Sarah Vella THE Mirboo North and District Historical Society has produced a booklet on the history of the Mirboo North pool.
Elegant trio: Anne-Marie Barrow and her mother Mary Kane with Kerrie Baker.
One of the booklet’s contributors is historical society treasurer, Sandra Rickards. “The historical society wanted to put the booklet together, as the town has a lot of new people who aren’t aware of the pool’s history,” Ms Rickards said. “There is a lot of controversy surrounding local pools at the moment and we wanted to bring people’s attention to
Community minded: Dianne and John O’Connor.
the great history of our pool.” The booklet covers the years from the pool’ s inception in 1904, when it was a small spring, to today, when it has unofficially been dubbed the ‘birdbath’. The pool has been through many changes since it opened, which the booklet describes in detail, supported by great photographs from each era. The booklet, A History of the Mirboo North Swimming Pool, is for sale for $15 at local shops and at the historical society, upstairs in the Shire Hall on Wednesdays, 11am to 3pm. Proceeds from each sale will be donated to the pool.
Night out: Trudi and Hayley Maskell enjoy a chat.
Little pool, lot of history: Sandra Rickards with the booklet, in front of the centenary mural at the Mirboo North pool.
Wedding day joy Still happy: Inverloch Food and Wine Festival organisers Kate Edwards, Richard Claringbold and Dom Brusamarello smile despite the rainy weather.
Above: Fine dining: Samantha Guerrisi and Fiona Routledge from RACV Inverloch Resort were providing food while promoting the resort at Inverloch Food and Wine Festival recently. Savers’ sausages: Max Leonard, Katrina Morris and Aiden Glacken from the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club were selling sausages at the Inverloch Food and Wine Festival recently.
SARAH Hiriart and Karl Misale of Leongatha were married at Mossvale Park on February 4. Family and friends joined the couple for a reception at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha. Karl is the son of Philomena Misale and Sarah is the daughter of Mary Hiriart. Sarah wore a strapless ivory chiffon gown, with a sweetheart neckline and a train. The bodice was fitted with an overlay of lace and covered with Swarovski crystals and seeded pearls. Karl was accompanied by groomsmen, Kris Archer, Glen James and Vince Andronaco, while Sarah was joined by three bridesmaids, including her sister Jess Andronaco, Lissa Govers and Jess Harle. The couple’s son, Lo-
Happy couple: newlyweds Sarah Hiriart and Karl Misale after their wedding at Mossvale Park recently. Photo courtesy of Tammy Lee Photography. gan Misale, was page boy for the ceremony and Kaycie Olm was flower girl. The marriage was performed by Di Smart and
photography was by Tammy Lee Photography. The couple has just bought their first house in Leongatha.
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Going Japanese at Newhaven
NEWHAVEN College junior school was a sea of colour last Friday, as students and teachers donned their traditional costumes and white clothes for some fun at the annual Japanese Day.
Students were involved in a range of Japanese based sessions and the whole school took part in the special afternoon parade attended by the parents. Last Wednesday, 12 men attended the school’s Year 9 Environmental Centre to take part in a Circle of Elders with a group of 21 Year 9 boys, as an integral step in the Making Men module of Community Projects. Teacher Steve Scott said being a man in today’s society was difficult. On average, men live for six years less than women, young men aged between 15 and 25 have three times the death rate of young women, and they routinely fail at close relationships. In schools, 90 per cent of children
with behavioural problems are boys and 85 per cent of children with learning difficulties are boys. By providing the boys with guidance, the module helps boys learn to become ‘real men’. The collection of elders included farmers, a retired politician, the president of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum, a member of the Salvation Army, an ambulance officer and an Anglican minister. Also, a real estate agent, a returned serviceman, a cleaner, a local newspaper reporter and a retired police officer added to the wealth of life experiences that were shared. This group of 12 men was integrated into the circle of boys, around the fire, and the scene was set for some powerful discussions and story-telling. Each man present recounted aspects of his own personal journey into manhood: the best moments, the worst moments, the good and the bad.
Girl Guides ranks lift LEONGATHA Girl Guides welcomed four new members recently. Tara Swan, Ruby Scouller, Chloe Ollington and Kaitlyn Casbolt made their promise as new Girl Guides, in front of friends and relatives at a special awards night. The girls have joined the Leongatha Lizards for 10-15-year-olds. The making of their promise followed a candlelight ceremony based on the 10 Guide laws. On the same night, Molly Clark, Meg Minogue, Jesseme Arnason and
Ashlie Giliam were presented with their Junior BP awards. These awards involve 12 challenges in six different areas of Guiding. These awards show that the recipient has participated in a range of outdoor and leisure activities, developed leadership skills and learnt to make decisions, set goals and work as part of a team. The presentations were followed by supper with family and friends. Anyone interested in joining Girl Guides should contact Chris Oliver on 0428 644 397.
Newhaven Ninjas: Newhaven College Junior School principal Rod McKinley donned his Japanese gear with Year 2 students Ninjas Alexander Bowering, Jake Munday and Michael Furniss, Jarrod Worcester, Steffi Dixon, Josie Green, Sarah Wines and Chelsea Webber.
Riding for mental health GIPPSLAND cyclists Lance Hunt and Iain Fraser are back on their bikes this week for the second annual Ride for Mental Health through Gippsland. The pair rode through Gippsland last year raising money for Barrier Breakers, the Gippsland based advocacy group for the mentally ill, and raising awareness of mental illness and depression. At the end of last year’s ride they handed over a cheque for $10,000 to the Barrier Breakers for their
New Guides: Ruby Scouller, Tara Swan, Chloe Ollington and Kaitlyn Casbolt after making their promises.
independent accommodation project. This year the riders are working hard to hit their new target of $15,000 for the project. They started from Sale yesterday (Tuesday) and will ride almost 900 kilometres over eight days through East Gippsland, South Gippsland, Phillip Island and back to the Latrobe Valley. The ride will then take them to Leongatha, Warragul, Yarram and back to Sale. Saturday will see the pair travel from Foster to Leongatha, through to Inverloch, Wonthaggi and
Cowes. The pair will continue in South Gippsland on Sunday, riding from Cowes to Koo Wee Rup and spending the night in Korumburra. Lance, who is a veteran racing and long-distance cyclist, said he and Iain will have no trouble making the distance. “We’re both very committed to this cause,” he said. “Mental illness and depression cost the Gippsland economy millions of dollars. “Just about everyone has a friend, family member or workmate with some level of mental illness.
“It’s a huge problem and one that isn’t talked about enough, it tends to be swept under the carpet.” They’re calling on Gippslanders to help their cause by donating to the Barrier Breakers project or by joining them for parts of the ride. Donations can be made through the Commonwealth Bank through Lance Hunt’s account, Sale BSB 063526 Account 10414453, reference Mental Health Ride. Cheques can be made out to Lance Hunt, Box 39 Maffra, reference on the back Mental Health Ride.
Sun shines on open day ON A rainy weekend, the sun shone for Phillip Island Nature Parks’ Community Open Day recently.
Award winners: Jesseme Arnason, Molly Clark, Meg Minogue and Ashlie Giliam gained their Junior BP awards.
Abalone thieves nabbed FISHERIES officers intercepted a group of abalone harvesters at Cowes recently. The culprits now face a total of $6100 in fines. Fisheries officer Ben Carroll said a call was received on the 13FISH offence reporting line regarding a group of people collecting shellfish from the reef near Justice Road, Cowes.
“The caller was able to provide specific details about the location, descriptions of the people and the type of offences that were taking place,” he said. “Cowes fisheries officers were in a position where they were able to readily respond and subsequently intercepted 10 people and detected multiple fisheries offences. “The offences includ-
ed taking abalone which were less than the minimum size and exceeding the catch limit.” Mr Carroll said infringement notices and official warnings were given to the group, with fines totalling about $6100. “The undersized abalone were returned to the water,” he said.
More than 900 Bass Coast Shire residents and landholders flocked to the second open day to enjoy all the activities on offer. The day started with a Community Expo at Churchill Island. Volunteers and community and government groups who work closely with Phillip Island Nature Parks created a colourful display at Churchill Island including: Friends of Koalas, Friends of Churchill Island Society, Phillip Island Conservation Society, Phillip Island Landcare, Bird Life Bass Coast, Barb Martin Bush Bank, Phillip Island Tourism and Business Association, Phillip Island SES, Westernport Water, Phillip Island Photographic Club, Churchill Island Volunteer Guides and Parks Victoria. Nature parks’ research, environment, wildlife rescue, marketing and education teams also had stalls and led activities such as face painting and old time games. During the day, visitors enjoyed the daily activities at Churchill Island including cow milking demonstrations and horse and cart rides provided by the Churchill Island team. Phillip Island Nature Parks board member Stella Axarlis hosted a moving Welcome to Country ceremony with Boon wurrung representative
Making homes: Tadgh and Jennifer from Wonthaggi at the Project Penguin Homes activity. Steve Parker and Boon wurrung elder, Caroline Briggs. In the afternoon, the community flocked to the activities held at venues across Phillip Island Nature Parks including Rabbit Busters, Project Penguin Homes, Koala Experience, Summerland Secrets, Bush Tucker Walk and The Private Lives of Penguins. Matthew Jackson, Phillip Island Nature Parks chief executive officer, said: “The open day is a recognition of our community contribution and we are delighted to showcase our staff and Phillip Island Nature Parks.” The Community Open Day provided the perfect opportunity to launch Phillip Island Nature Parks Strategic Plan 2012-2017. The plan was officially launched at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre
in the evening by Bass MLA Ken Smith. “We are very lucky to have such wonderful facilities as the Nature Parks on Phillip Island,” Mr Smith said. Dr Irene Irvine, Phillip Island Nature Parks board chair, noted “the plan contained important strategic steps forward including the possibility of World Heritage listing for the Summerland Peninsula. “Summerland Peninsula could become as iconic as Wilsons Promontory,” Dr Irvine said. Copies will be distributed to people involved in the plan’s development and are also available online at the Community News section of www.penguins.org.au.
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Help available for migrant drivers NEW migrants will benefit from an RACV road safety initiative aimed at helping them gain experience and training on the road. The RACV New Arrivals Road Safety Program offers community groups that support new migrants: • driving lessons to help new arrivals gain on-road experience whilst being supervised by an experienced instructor;
• tuition for volunteer drivers who will supervise new arrivals when they are learner drivers on the road; and • road safety information sessions delivered by an RACV Drive School instructor on topics including Victorian road rules, road safety, how to get a licence and the Graduated Licensing System. RACV manager road user behaviour Melinda Congiu said RACV and the Transport Accident Com-
mission (TAC) had undertaken research to learn more about the road safety issues facing new migrants. “We found that mobility and licensing are the key issues faced by new arrivals as they attempt to integrate within their new communities,” Ms Congiu said. “There are road safety programs currently operating in Australia but we believe more needs to be done to support new migrants. They face particular challenges in understanding road rules and gaining a licence. “Driving lessons are seen as an important element in helping new arrivals become mobile and participate in activities within the community, however the cost of lessons is often a barrier for many of them.” The RACV New Arrivals Road Safety Program is supported by the TAC and will invite community
groups conducting road safety programs for new arrivals to apply for funding to be used with the RACV Drive School. Successful groups will be able to use the funding to complement their existing road safety programs with driving lessons or road safety information sessions with accredited RACV driving instructors. “It’s a practical way of giving new migrants the skills and driving experience they need to obtain their licence and help them become integrated into their new community,” Ms Congiu said. “We believe it will connect them with their new community and remove the issue of social isolation which can be a problem for new migrants and prevent them from feeling that they belong in their new environment,” Ms Congiu said.
How’s your driving? VICROADS is urging elderly people to hang up the keys if they are no longer fit to drive. Even though there is no law that requires a driver to pass a test when they reach a certain age, there does come a time in people’s lives when it is necessary to cease driving. VicRoads data shows that there are 3.5 million Victorians with licences, including 108 that are aged more than 99. There are 393,000 drivers aged between 70 and 99. A section for older drivers is located on the VicRoads website, and gives elderly motorists and their families information about getting tested and conditional licences.
If a loved one or the elderly driver is unsure of their skills behind the wheel but wants to continue to drive, they can undergo a Review Driving Test or an Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment. VicRoads will look at the reports and determine whether or not a driver is still safe enough to drive, and if not what can be done. Rarely your licence will be taken off you, but conditions may be put in place to ensure the safety of road users and the elderly driver. If you are unsure about your driving skills or those of a family member, log on to the VicRoads’ website and go to the ‘older drivers’ section for all the information or make an appointment to talk with a VicRoads staff member at a local branch.
Safe to drive?: VicRoads is asking elderly drivers to review their skills behind the wheel to keep our roads safe.
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Top car: Aaron Clarke from Edney’s Leongatha said the 2012 range of Nissan Navaras are great vehicles.
Sharper edge for Navara THE Nissan Navara is set to extend its popularity in 2012 with a revised model range, significant equipment upgrades and even better value. A key change to the D40 range is the increased availability of Nissan’s classleading 550Nm/170kW V6 turbo-diesel engine in more models at adjusted, more attractive prices. New to the range for 2012 is the ST-X Dual Cab 4X4 Navara with the 3.0 litre V6 turbo-diesel and seven speed automatic transmission with manual mode. Meanwhile the 2012 Navara ST-X 550 4X4 is now equipped with leather trim, satellite navigation and hard drive, Bose audio and reversing camera. The top-selling Navara D40 ST Dual Cab 4X4 has also been upgraded with a more powerful 2.5 litre four-cylinder 450Nm/140kW diesel engine, standard 17inch alloy wheels, five Channel Utili Track and receives six airbags. Both V6 engined models and the D40 ST Dual Cab have a braked-trailer towing rating of 3000kg. The Nissan Navara range is one of the best tradies’ tools you can buy. On the outside it looks like it is built for work, and it is.
The bold lines and ridged shapes make the Navara look at home on any work site while also suiting a family setting as well. Inside the dual cab range, there are not just five seats but enough room to comfortably seat five large adults. When it comes to gadgetry, it is simple and straight forward to control. Large easily operated knobs and buttons control the temperature and radio, while well set out buttons on the steering wheel keep your eyes on the road while making changes in the cab. When you put your foot down in the Navara you can really feel all of the 170kW of power put out by the V6 turbodiesel engine under the hood in the ST-X Dual Cab 4X4 and ST-X 550 4X4. On the road you feel safe, with a nice high driving position and minimal blind spots, vision in the Navara is not a problem while comfort and control is excellent. Pay the team at Edney’s Leongatha a visit to see all the features of the Navara and why it is a class leading model, but don’t forget to take one for a test drive as well.
Easy to use: in the cockpit, all the dials and knobs are straight forward and easy to use.
Work horse: the Nissan Navara is strong and is one of the best tradies’ tools you can buy.
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Hair we are: it didn’t matter whether you had long or short locks, the kids got together to don crazy hair to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation last Friday.
Shaving for a cure:Wonthaggi Secondary College student Tegan Louren prepares to lose her locks to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Right: then her hair is gone and Tegan has raised more than $1000.
Tegan loses her locks WONTHAGGI Secondary College student Tegan Louren had her first haircut in three years for a good cause. Tegan shaved off her dreadlocks at a recent fundraising event held at the
What an effort: Jayda spent a lot In a spin: Morgan, Jesseme and Amy had some weird and wonof time coming up with her crazy derful creations. hair last Friday.
school to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Motivated to ‘shave for a cure’ after the passing of one of her friends from the disease, Tegan raised more than $1000.
Helicopters zoom past sandwiches HELICOPTERS whizzed past sandwiches at Wonthaggi North Primary School recently. Grade 4 student Will Brusamarello organised students to fly radio controlled helicopters in the school gym during a Friday lunchtime. Will, who is a keen helicopter pilot, decided the gym was the best place to fly due to the lack of wind and high roof. In consultation with the school staff, he organised for interested students to eat their lunch and watch each other fly helicopters. It was a huge success and now Will plans on running the lunch time activity again.
Flying high lunch: Joel Brann, Troy Alford, Will Thatcher, William Steevens, Riley Scarce, Kayne Grieve, Will Brusamarello and Arron Brown had fun flying their radio controlled helicopters at lunchtime.
Hair do: Chloe, Rubi and Sharnee compare their efforts.
Crazy hair for a good cause WEIRD wigs, crazy hairdos and colours galore were the order of the day at St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha last Friday, March 9. This annual fundraiser with gold coin donation raises money for the World’s Greatest Shave Hair today: modelling their new styles and the Leukaemia Foundation. were, back row, Mitchell and Connor with, Students from grades Prep to front row, Mitchell and Michaeleah. 6 participated, with most students
getting into the theme of the day. At afternoon assembly the students had a chance to parade their crazy hairdos. This Friday, one of the mums at the school, Sharon Bishop, will be having her head shaved for the cause. If you wish to see the shave-off then be at the school at 2.45pm. Donations of money towards this can be left at the school office.
African acrobats amaze students STUDENTS from Wonthaggi North and Powlett River primary schools witnessed a daring and thrilling performance recently.
Zimboyz, consisting of two acrobats, Abiy from Ethiopia and Vusa from Zimbabwe, amazed their audience with a show that defied the law of gravity, went above physical possibilities and inspired even the most imaginative of minds. Their energetic and exciting acrobatic performance included hoop diving, human pyramids, chair balancing, dance and amazing tumbling. It was truly an amazing skilful show. Rob Robertson, a teacher Meeting the acrobats: Wonthaggi North Primary students Boyd West, Tai at Wonthaggi North Primary Bolding, Kayden Boyle, Saffie Lindsay and Dakota Suckling were amazed by School, organised the enter- the gravity defying skills of Zimboyz acrobats, Abiy and Vusa (centre). taining event.
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Antenatal clinic opens A NEW clinic has started at Korumburra Hospital to provide care for pregnant women. The Pregnancy Care Clinic will provide antenatal care for women in lowrisk pregnancies until they give birth at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. This means that all antenatal care for women with uncomplicated pregnancies can be performed in their local area. The clinic will be attended each fortnight by a senior midwife from Leongatha Memorial Hospital and a GP obstetrician from Leongatha Healthcare, who also works at Leongatha hospital. The midwife will conduct most of the visits in consultation with the GP as necessary. All services provided through the clinic are covered by Medicare. The intent of this service is to make it easier for women from the western part of our area to access antenatal care. Some women do not know that there
is a hospital at Leongatha or that birthing there is an option for them. The aim is to bring to our communities’ attention that there is a hospital at Leongatha and that birthing at Leongatha is an option for them. There are more than 200 babies delivered at Leongatha each year, and the hospital is staffed by qualified midwives and GP obstetricians. Caesarean sections can also be performed when necessary. The service will be further enhanced upon the completion of the Leongatha Memorial Hospital redevelopment which will include two birthing suites, birth-stay rooms and single en suite rooms, to make Leongatha a very attractive option for women. The clinic will run on a fortnightly basis. Bookings can be made through Korumburra Hospital on 5654 2702.
Milpara Community House news YOUR Business Online workshop will be presented by Small Business Victoria. This workshop will help you make the most of the internet and is ideal for business owners wanting to increase their online presence and utilise the internet to manage and market their business more effectively. The workshop is designed for business operators who already have a website. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 15 from 6pm to 9.30pm and includes a light meal. Please contact Milpara on 5655 2524 for further information and to book your place. **** The next Newcomer’s Luncheon will be held on Monday, March 19 from 12.30pm. This is a great opportunity for people who are new to the community to come together over a friendly luncheon and find out about what is happening in their new neighbourhoods. Please
contact Milpara to register your interest on 5655 2524. **** Would you like to know how to safely set up a Facebook page for yourself or an organisation? Facebook for Personal and Business Use with Clive Budd will be held at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra on Thursday, March 29 from 7pm to 9pm. Bookings are essential on 5655 2524. **** Do you or do you know of a person who needs help with adult literacy and numeracy? We currently have a vacancy for our very popular one on one tutorials with Katherine Cousins on a Monday morning. Please contact Belinda or Sandra on 5655 2524 to discuss further. **** Are you over 50? Would you like to discover how the internet
can help you to stay in touch with your friends and family? Book into a course with a volunteer tutor at a time that suits you. This initiative is funded by the Australian Government. **** Milpara is a recycle point for old spectacles. We forward these on to the local Lions Club for their Recycle for Sight project for third world countries. Just bring in any old and unused spectacles and they will be placed in the box for the next collection. **** Volunteers grow at Milpara and are encouraged to actively participate in the management and activities at Milpara. The co-ordinators will provide support, training and match skills with responsibilities. V o l u n t e e r opportunities exist in the areas of office administration, tutoring, playgroup, cooking for the Emergency Food Bank or gardening.
New service: the first lady to attend the new Korumburra Pregnancy Care Clinic, Louise Cruickshank, is excited to be able to access antenatal care in her home town at Korumburra. She is attended by midwife Linda Fiddelaers and Dr Sewellyn Gale.
KENDAL Joan Poke was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 28 to Amanda Stephensen and Warrick Poke of Cowes. Kendal is a new sister to Ebony Rose, 2. Above: COOPER Luke O’Brien was born at Box Hill Hospital on February 5. He is the first son for Jess Naismith and Luke O’Brien of Leongatha.
LYLA Hope Martin was born on March 5 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She is the first daughter for Terry and Lauren of Korumburra and a baby sister for Jonah.
From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago, March h 16, 1982 rthern’s masGIPPSLAND and Northern’s sive saleyard complex at Koonwarra will be officially opened by the Minister for Primary Production, Hon. P.J. Nixon on Monday, March 22. **** FISH Creek young farmer, George Newcombe, 20, has won himself a trip to Tamworth, NSW this March. While he is there he will work on two mixed farms in the area. 10 years ago, March 12, 2002 The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has cleared the way for AirAg to return to its air-strip and base in a paddock just out of Leongatha. **** WELL over 2000 people have signed the petition calling for an upgrade to police services in Leongatha in the past
month. 5 years ago ago, March 13 13, 2007 FORTY people watched aghast as a pilot was forced to land his aircraft on a Phillip Island beach on Saturday. **** SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has stirred up a hornets’ nest with plans to seek more office space within the Leongatha Memorial Hall complex. 1 year ago, March 16, 2011 INVERLOCH Surf Life Saving Club has received an unexpected boost of $167,000 from RACV for its new clubhouse. **** LEONGATHA’S South Gippsland Splash Centre was shut down last Tuesday, March 8, following a fatality in the swimming pool area.
JAKE Nicholas Rooney is the first child for Keith and Georgina of Leongatha. He was born on March 2 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital and is a little brother for Savannah, 4.
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Prices attract vendor interest THE very high prices seen early in the week influenced a much larger yarding of 600 young cattle and 1759 grown cat-
tle to be offered. However, it also dragged out a large percentage of plainer condition cattle as well. There was very good competition, and strong demand. This saw prices vary
from unchanged to 11c/kg dearer with younger cattle most affected. Most of the 115 vealers were of reasonable to good quality, but made from 200c to 245c/kg for most sales.
Store sale market Thursday March 8 Total yarding 858 Steers: D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster, 12 x $970; Langmoor Farm, Fish Creek, 4 x $960; E.H. Clarke, 12 x $910; J. Koolstra, Mardan, 3 x $875; R. & S. Holt, Mt Eccles, 9 x $860; R.J. McKenzie, Leongatha, 13 x $860. Heifers: A.J. & G.R. Miller, Nyora, 5 x $775; C.A. & J.M. MacDonald, Alberton, 1 x $770; A. Mancarella, Mirboo North, 1 x $740; H.M. & E.M. Price, Boolarra, 19 x $730; I.J.
Ramsay, Yarram, 2 x $720; D.R. Ginn, Inverloch, 6 x $710. Cows: I.K. & L.L. Greig, Meeniyan, 4 x $940; J.W. & B.M. Beaumont, Alberton West, 1 x $900. Cows & calves: C. Kelly Lstk, Leongatha, 1 x $1400; J.W. & B.M. Beaumont, Alberton West, 1 x $1240; Gillingham Pastoral, Tarwin Lower, 1 x $1070; J. Koolstra, Mardan, 1 x $920; I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Creek, 2 x $860; T.C. & I.P. Walker, Mirboo North, 2 x $730.
Light and medium weight yearling steers sold from 193c to 245c/kg. Most of the 250 yearlings were heifers, which sold between 170c and 221c/kg for most. Of the 1200 grown steers and bullocks penned, 220 head were heavy steers mouthed 0 to 2 teeth. These sold from 193c to 205c, and grown steers made between 185c and 198c/kg. Bullocks sold mostly from 184 to 198c, but the quality was not up to last week’s standard. Manufacturing bullocks sold anywhere between 162c and 185c with steers 140c to 173c/kg. Some very good quality beef cows were offered in the larger penning of 620
head. These were equal to 3c dearer, making 140c to 164c/kg. Very strong restocker competition for a large range of dairy cows saw more proffered types make from 150c to 199c, while a large range of poor quality sold between 118c and 154c/kg. Larger frame lean 1 and 2 score cows sold to the trade from 134c to 153c, while the poor lighter weight cows sold between 100c and 135c/kg. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 302c/ kg. There were 77 bulls sold, and the better quality heavy bulls made from 152c to 177c/kg.
Wednesday, March 7 BULLOCKS 11 L.C. & G.L. Anthony, Meeniyan 13 N. Littlejohn & Son, Mirboo North 12 A. Siggins, Korumburra
555kg 201.2 $1118 637kg 199.6 $1272 598kg 199.6 $1194
11 P. Alicata, Thorpdale 14 D.L. & M.R. Hook, Inverloch 16 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha STEERS 1 G.T. & C. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 1 F. & C. Oostermeyer, Dollar 4 B. & A. Lucas, Hedley 1 R.J. & J.G. Newton, Mirboo North 1 N.G., D.A. & J.D. Buckland, Fish Creek 2 L.R. & A.E. Jervies, Foster COWS 9 L.A. & A.J. Occhipinti, Leongatha 1 L. & A. Trotman, Leongatha 1 Willawa Grazing, Foster 2 R. & J. Pridham, Yanakie 9 R.P. & G.M. Moss, Yanakie 14 Greenwald Past Co, Wonga Wonga HEIFERS 1 F. & C. Oostermeyer, Dollar 1 Langmoor Farm, Fish Creek 1 K.A. & S.I. Gilliland, Won Wron 2 R.J. & J.G. Newton, Mirboo North 1 M.L. & H.J. Woolcock, Carrajung 1 L.R. & A.E. Jervies, Foster BULLS 1 S. McMillans, Inverloch 1 G.T. & C. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 1 G. & D. Wylie, Inverloch 1 G.L. & W.J. Price, Yarram 1 D. & K. Clark, Nerrena 1 D.J. Hanks, Stony Creek
595kg 198.0 $1179 566kg 198.0 $1120 574kg 197.2 $1132 360kg 360kg 360kg 445kg 345kg 337kg
240.0 $864 240.0 $864 238.0 $856 235.0 $1045 235.0 $810 231.6 $781
487kg 425kg 490kg 500kg 476kg 637kg
198.6 $967 198.6 $844 198.6 $973 183.6 $918 170.6 $813 163.6 $1043
315kg 370kg 340kg 362kg 310kg 290kg
245.0 240.6 238.0 235.0 234.6 232.6
$771 $890 $809 $851 $727 $674
445kg 995kg 965kg 800kg 605kg 795kg
175.0 174.0 172.6 172.0 172.0 170.0
$778 $1731 $1665 $1376 $1040 $1351
Weeds crackdown DEPUTY Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan said the Victorian Government was delivering on its commitment
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to target recalcitrant land-owners who fail to control invasive plants on private property. “The problem of weed control has been raised over many years by Landcare groups throughout Victoria,” Mr Ryan said. Minister for Agriculture, Peter Walsh said the
government allocated an additional $21.2 million in the State Budget to boost the fight against weeds and pests and this investment is paying off. Mr Walsh said statewide, DPI officers inspected 2768 properties from July to December 2011 compared to just 1290 for the same period in 2010.
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VLE Leongatha store sale, March 8
Having a look: Ken and Val Kirk from Loch checked out some of the cattle yarded at Thursday’s store sale.
Drill has its day By Sarah Vella THE Duncan Ag ENVIRO Double Disk 30 was released recently, so to celebrate Duncan Ag and Motor AG of Leongatha teamed up for a demonstration day on March 7 and 8. Interested farmers were able to try out the machine themselves, or watch it being put through its paces in a paddock opposite the Horn Street store. Staff from Duncan Ag and Motor AG were on hand to answer questions farmers had about the new drill. The ENVIRO DD30 is a double disc drill, which has two large hoppers and an accord metering system. The seeds are evenly delivered to the seeder units by air, making this drill particularly suited to sowing pasture into undulating conditions.
Drilling away: Brad Charlton of Motor AG puts the Duncan Enviro Double Disk 30 through its paces.
Heifers in chase for glory A HALLSTON stud is a finalist in the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Heifer Challenge.
Steer search: Tracy and Scott Buijs from Loch kept an eye on the sale.
Amberley Park entered 10 Galloway heifers in the competition. Stud principal Malcolm Cock was delighted. “They are all PTIC with some of them in-calf to a Scottish bull I obtained semen from on my last trip to Europe and the UK,” he said. “This is great recognition of 50 years’ breeding, especially when we were competing against some of the best known cattle studs in Australia of all breeds. “One of the traits Amberley Park selects for is longevity and that was evident in that the heifer’s dams have an average age of over 10 years. To stay in our herd, they have to have a calf every year.” One of the judges commented on how quiet the stock were. “I believe the reason for that is that Amberley Park’s number one selection trait is for a good temperament. I also yard wean our stock for approximately two weeks during which they get used to yards and being moved through gates,” Mr Cock said. “We have always recognised the importance of the cow families in our herd, for it takes a great cow to produce a great bull that produces great cows.”
Good times: Matt Jonkers from Yinnar, Aaron Morse from Boolarra and Kevin Perry, also from Yinnar had a great time at the sale.
Family affair: Scott, Tracy and Pam Dessent from Foster enjoy a family morning at the sale.
Suitably impressed: Malcolm Cock of Amberley Park stud at Hallston.
Parkinson runs for VFF president MEG Parkinson, an egg producer from Fish Creek, has been nominated for Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) president. Meg, with husband Geoff have a free range egg farm in Fish Creek, where they grow and sell free range eggs. Their eggs are sold predominantly in South and West Gippsland and Phillip Island under the name of Annie’s Free Range Eggs. “To me, the negotiating and lobbying powers of the VFF are central to farmers to be able to continue farming in a viable way,” Ms Parkinson said. “I will work for the farmers and have the VFF focus on benefiting farming families’ income and other needs. Farmers need to see membership of the VFF as a sensible business decision.” VFF chief executive officer Graeme Ford was pleased with the range of talented people who are vying for the responsibility to lead Victoria’s farmers. “For the first time ever,
every farmer-member of the VFF will have the opportunity to vote to elect their leadership team. I encourage members to get to know the candidates, find out what they stand for, and make their vote count,” Mr Ford said. VFF members can cast their vote via postal ballot up until April 13 or at the voting station at the VFF annual conference in Bendigo on April 19–20. Results of the election will be announced at the close of the conference. Any questions about the VFF election process can be directed to the VFF returning officer on 1300 882 833.
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TOWN NETBALL CLUB Town Netball Club invites players to join our 2012 season which starts on the 28 April, 2012
REGISTRATION DAY is Saturday, 17 March at the Leongatha Netball courts from 10am to 12 noon For all other enquiries please call: Pauline Baudinette – 5662 3694 Julie Grant – 5662 2695 Shirley Egan – 5662 3510
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CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG
CHIROPRACTOR
“NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER”
19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson
28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L
Garry Harrison Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290
How do you want your town to develop???
South Gippsland Shire Brass Band Inc
Investigate future opportunities and identify challenges Prioritise projects and develop an action plan; and celebrate your town’s achievements at the
120th Annual General Meeting
Dumbalk & District Community Plan Workshop & Community Barbecue at the Dumbalk Community Hall
on Thursday March 15, 2012 The Lower Tarwin Valley Project in partnership with the Dumbalk & District Progress Association are developing a Community Plan for Dumbalk & District. We’re keen to hear your ideas and help plan for our future. If you require childcare in orer to attend the Community Plan Workshop you must register before Monday March 12. Contact Marzia at Marziam@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or telephone 5662 9805 (Monday to Thursday)
BBQ from 5.30pm Community Plan Workshop - 6.30pm to 9.30pm
7229R
Wednesday March 28 7.30pm LEONGATHA COURTHOUSE Everyone welcome
free
FREE Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,
CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services
Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012
business opportunities
BABY BOUTIQUE LEONGATHA Schedule 7: Notice of Application for an Exploration Licence or Retention Licence Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 Section 15(5) Minerals Resources Development Regulations 2002 Regulation 16(1)
1. Name and address of applicant(s): Leichhardt Resources Pty Ltd. C/- HWLE Level 2, 500 Queen St. Brisbane QLD. 4000. Telephone: 07 3002 6749.
2. Contact phone number of applicant for map requests: (07) 3002 6749.
3. Details of the application: Application Number: EL5416. Locality: Foster (8120) & Wonthaggi (8020). Approximate area of application: 566km2/Ha. - In case of a notice for application of an exploration licence, the approximate area of land to which the application relates is Km2 - In case of a notice for application of a retention licence, the approximate area of land to which the application relates in ha. Date of the application: 22nd February 2012 Nature of the proposed work program to which the application relates: Desktop study, target generation, possible 2D seismic and possible coal seam gas scientific exploration wells.
4. Objections: Any person may object to a licence being granted. (section 24, Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development Act 1990).
A person who objects must • (a) put the objection in writing; and • (b) include the grounds on which it is made; and • (c) send it to the Manager, Earth Resources Tenements, Department of Primary Industries, GPO Box 4440, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 within 21 days from the latest date on which the application was advertised. The Department Head must make sure that a copy of each objection is available to be inspected at the principal office (*) of the Department by any person, on request and free of charge, during office hours until the application is granted or refused. (*) Earth Resources Business Centre 16th Floor, 1 Spring Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager, Earth Resources Tenements on the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Business Centre on (03) 9658 4456.
BRAND NEW SHOP Immaculate setup Excellent Main Street location Fully integrated online web-store Reduced for quick sale ASKING $39,000 & SAV Contact Damon Stanford 0416 146 428
Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays
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FULL TIME Qualified Asian/Indian Chef is required in a restaurant located in Ocean Grove / Queenscliff. Call Danny 0470-115446 or email dnsaldi@gmail.com
First or Second Year
APPRENTICE CHEF For restaurant Foster / Fish Creek area Contact Corry 0422 189 592
FULL OR PART TIME
RELIEF MILKER For dairy farm 3km from Leongatha Experience essential PHONE 0409 625 021 BH 5662 5025 AH
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KORUMBURRA HOSPITAL ROADWAY RESURFACING Gippsland Southern Health Services has contracted Flowers Asphalting to undertake road resurfacing at the Korumburra Hospital. These works will take place on Monday 19th March 2012 and continue until Wednesday 21st March 2012 weather permitting. Road access to the main hospital entry will be via Ludge Lane for the 3 days of the works. GSHS apologises for any inconvenience caused and assures the public that the road works are needed for safety and access to the site. For further information please contact Mark Withers, Maintenance Manager on 56675628
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Water Distribution Systems Maintenance Officer South Gippsland Water invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Water Distribution Systems Maintenance Officer. Based at South Gippsland Water’s Wonthaggi depot this position involves planning and carrying out the Corporations’ Air Scouring / Flushing programs and other operations improvement tasks as required. Salary is band 4 dependent on applicants experience beginning at $45,607.12 plus applicable allowances and super. Commuter use of a vehicle is provided. The successful applicant will possess proven time management and planning skills and hold a current manual driver’s licence. Trade qualifications and experience with reticulation, mechanical pumps and associated equipment will be highly regarded. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM The Bass Coast Community Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program is now open to any organisation who is an endorsed DGR, tax concession charity or is applying for funding for a charitable activity. The focus of this year’s program is Community Strengthening. Groups, or projects must operate exclusively within the boundaries of the Bass Coast region. Grants of up to $5000 are available to assist with program development, equipment purchases or event organisation. Applications are to be sent to: Executive Officer, BCCF, PO Box 180, Wonthaggi Vic. 3995 by Friday, April 20, 2012. Application forms can be downloaded from www.bccf.org.au or by contacting Kate on 5672 3356 or info@bccf.org.au
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milpara community house ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (Part-time) We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person for a 6 month contract, to assist with the administration of Milpara Community House under the direction of a co-ordinator. Hours to be negotiated. For job description telephone 5655 2524 or email milpara@dcsi.net.au Applications close March 20, 2012 and should be addressed to: The President Milpara Community House PO Box 136 Korumburra 3950
South Gippsland Shire Council
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum Join our dedicated team at Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, working to enhance and promote our community asset, which preserves the unique history of coal and the South Gippsland Railway.
Casual Teachers $34.37 per hour We are looking for suitably experienced teachers, you will be responsible for conducting educative and enjoyable classroom experiences for students and teachers. Tertiary qualifications in education or equivalent relevant experience in teaching, current VIT registration and an understanding of primary and secondary school sectors and current curriculums, is essential.
Casual Tour Guides $27.67 per hour Be the front face of our guided tours, providing educational and enjoyable tours with groups of school students, teachers and adults. You will have previous experience in a tourism or museum environment and in providing educational guided tours along with well developed interpersonal skills. Enquiries for these casual roles to Rowena Ashley, Coal Creek Coordinator on (03) 5655 1811. All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description by 5pm 21 March 2012. Further information and position descriptions are available from our website.
www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
For enquiries on this role please contact Paula Smith on 5682 0403. Applications close on Friday 30th March 2012 and can be emailed to psmith@sgwater.com.au or posted to: Attn: HR & Payroll Co-ordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster Vic 3960
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SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER - 9 Month Contract Maternity Replacement A person with excellent computer and MS Word skills and competent verbal and written communication skills is required to assist in the administration and implementation of various corporate management systems at South Gippsland Water. Applicant requires the ability to work well within a small group. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to take initiative, manage their time effectively and work across all levels of the organisation. Salary is band 4 dependent on applicant’s experience and ranges between $45,607.12 – $48,206.60 plus super. This position will be full time for nine months based at our Foster Office. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au. Please contact Paula Smith on 5682 0403 for all enquiries. Applications close on Friday 23rd March 2012 Email psmith@sgwater.com.au or post to: HR & Payroll Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster Vic 3960
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for rent
LEONGATHA 2 bdrm unit, quiet area, short walk to CBD. No pets. References essential. Contact SEJ 5662-4033.
VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.
wanted
WANTED TO LEASE 12 + ACRES of red soil for snow peas Good rates PHONE 0419 155 360
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South Gippsland Shire Council
Municipal Emergency Coordinator $81k package including super and car MERO Allowance 9 day fortnight available UnitingCare Gippsland operates a number of education and care programs including Mirboo North (St Andrew’s Child Care Centre) and Foster (Prom Coast Centre for Children). These services are child focused, professionally informed, family and community driven. We currently have the following vacancies at these centres:
QUALIFIED Early Childhood Educator (Child Care) (Diploma in Children’s Services required for Mirboo North) Full time
QUALIFIED Early Childhood Educator (Child Care)
Reporting to the Director Community Services, this position is responsible for coordinating Council’s Emergency Management obligations under the Emergency Management Act 1986, including managing and delivering Council’s responsibilities in planning, preparation, prevention, response and recovery activities within the Shire, and includes the duties of MERO. You will possess formal qualifications in Emergency Management or substantial experience in the field of responding to and recovering from emergency events, and have a proven record of working in a multi-agency environment with the ability to establish and maintain relationships and networks. Enquiries to Jan Martin, Director Community Services on (03) 5662 9200. All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm 28 March 2012. Further information and a position description is available from our website.
www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
(Diploma in Children’s Services required for Foster) Part time - 15-37 hours per week These positions will be responsible for the planning, organisation and implementation of children’s programs in accordance with The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia. These positions will provide leadership, direction and support to immediate co-workers and create as well as maintain a highly valued ‘working together’ culture. In addition to daily care and support of children, Early Childhood Educators will be required to implement a program that is responsive to children, have a holistic approach through play and implement learning environments that are welcoming, which supports learning that is supportive to the interests and abilities of each child whilst critically reflecting on one’s own practice.
Early Childhood Educator/Cook (Child Care) (Cert III Children’s Services required for Mirboo North) Part time - 15-37 hours per week
Early Childhood Educator (Child Care) (Cert III Children’s Services required for Foster) Casual These positions involve active participation in the planning, organisation and implementation of programs, in conjunction with qualified staff in each room. In addition to daily care tasks, staff will be required to provide written developmental records, write up incidents and accidents as per regulations, have input into Centre policies and practices and participate in the general life of the Centre. For further information on the above positions please telephone Rebecca Ford for Mirboo North on 5668 2450 and Kerrie Atyeo for Foster on 5683 9800 Application forms and position descriptions are available at www.ucgipps.org.au or call Kirstie on 5152 9600 to have copies emailed/sent to you. Applications close 5pm 26th March 2012 and are to be sent to: Kirstie Pearce, HR Co-ordinator UnitingCare Gippsland PO Box 454 Bairnsdale Vic 3875 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Community Bank ® Branch Manager
people
Branch Manager Lead Business Development at our Toora & District Community Bank ® Branch To be successful as Branch Manager at Toora & District Community Bank ® Branch you will: • Implement strategies to create portfolio growth • Be responsible for lending activities including consumer, small business, commercial and agri facilities • Play a key leadership role in servicing and developing the needs of the local business community • Draw on your proven management experience and be active in business development Reporting to the Promontory District Finance Group Limited Board and Regional Manager of the Bendigo Bank, this highly autonomous role provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your mentoring and development capabilities when participating in the selection process of your future team. Visit careers.bendigobank.com.au to find out more or to submit your application quoting reference number VIC801963. Applications close on Tuesday 20 March 2012 Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178. AFSL 237879. (150201_v2) (7/03/2012)
Toora & District Community Bank® Branch
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DAIRY FARM HAND An established Dairy Farm in the Koonwarra area requires a semi experienced / experienced Dairy Person to work on a casual or full time basis to join our experienced team. Applicants must be reliable, hard working and honest. Paid weekly by the hour. Duties will include, but not limited to milking and general farm duties. Current driver’s licence essential. Phone Pauline 0438 745 593
Water Quality / Backflow Prevention Officer South Gippsland Water invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Water Quality / Backflow Prevention Officer. The role is based at South Gippsland Water’s Foster office and involves carrying out all aspects of backflow prevention and water sampling. Salary is band 5 dependent on applicant’s experience and ranges between: $49,420.28 – $56,138.16 plus applicable allowances and super. Commuter use of a vehicle is provided. The successful applicant must be a registered plumber and preferably hold a certified backflow prevention licence and a current manual driver’s licence. Recent backflow experience and the ability to use computers will be highly regarded. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au For enquiries on this role please contact Paula Smith on 03 5682 0403. Applications close on Friday 23rd March 2012 and can be emailed to psmith@sgwater.com.au or posted to: Attn: HR & Payroll Co-ordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster Vic 3960
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GippsCare Supporting people to achieve self reliance
Foster Carers Needed GippsCare is looking for people in the community to become Foster Carers, and provide a home for a child in need. We will be at the Salvation Army Café (South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha) on Friday April 13th from 9.30am – 11.30am. Come down and have a cuppa, and find out how you can become a carer. For more information please contact Michelle Mason at GippsCare 5662 4502
The Men’s Shed Venus Bay Tarwin Lower & District
Project Worker The Venus Bay Tarwin Lower & District Men’s Shed Inc. is looking for a suitably experienced person to fill this casual vacant position. The successful applicant is required to work with and assist the Management Committee in establishing systems records, objectives and processes, shed policies and procedures, occupational health and safety, publicity and simple financial records. The applicant is also required to have advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft word processing and grant application. The position is for 12 months and the remuneration package is $30.00 per hour at 5 hours per week. The position description and key selection criteria, can be obtained by telephoning Don Kennedy on 5663 5370 or 0414 392 363. Applications must address the key selection criteria. Application closes on April 5th 2012
for sale
SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES
SALES REPRESENTATIVE AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY Due to the rising demand of machinery sales we are seeking an enthusiastic knowledgeable, self motivated individual who has a good understanding of local conditions with knowledge of machinery sales and the agricultural industry. Windmill Ag is a long standing Victorian business. Starting as a small service station, then growing over the years into a multi-store outlet for John Deere tractors and farm machinery, Windmill Ag services a large portion of south western and south eastern Victoria. Windmill Ag's large service and parts team complements their extensive sales business of farm equipment. • Ability to speak effectively one on one and within a group • Familiar with John Deere and competitive products • Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and Internet functions • Adherence and respect for Windmill Ag values and behaviours • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues • Strong communication skills, in particular an appreciation for farmers' needs • Proven time management skills which are effective when under pressure • A commitment to high quality customer service with a strong people orientation • Strong motivational and persuasive skills, coupled with good planning and administrative skills • Strong negotiating skills • Responsive and alert to business improvement opportunities This position offers great incentives including a company vehicle, mobile phone and computer. This is a rewarding position for an enthusiastic individual to join our team here at Windmill Ag. If you think this position is for you please forward your resumé to: Jason Henry PO Box 231, Leongatha VIC 3953 5667 6600 or 0427 723 522 Or email to jason.henry@windmillag.com.au Closing March 15
JOHN DEERE
FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE
167 Graham Street Wonthaggi
5672 3127
FOR SALE Natural GAS upright “Chef” cooker, as new. Cost $1100, will accept $500. Also NG Instant hot water unit, as new, $500. 1980s style double bed on castors, headboard with build-in radio, side drawers. EC $500 Dining suite, 4 x 3 ft, extends to 6.5 x 3 ft. GC $150 Phone 5662 5643 2003 JAYCO PENGUIN pop-top, awning, 12v battery system, end shades, 3 way fridge, 4 burner stove, easy to tow, very tidy $13,990. 2003 JAYCO FREEDOM pop-top 3 way fridge, dbl island bed, 4 burner stove, microwave, a/c, awning, good storage, very tidy $19,990. Phone 0417-592169
for sale HAY CLEARANCE 1,000 small square bales. Must go $6 each. Can deliver 50 or more, conditions apply. 5664-1320, 0428-999691. LUCERNE HAY and mulch, LSQ, rolls, sml sq. ASK Ag., Cowwarr. Ph: 5148-9397. MOBILITY SCOOTER motorised electric 4 wheel, VGC, $2,000. Ph: 56623417. OLD PORT POULTRY FARM delivering 20 week old laying hens to your area, Saturday March 24. $18 each. Phone B/H 0438832535, A/H 5183-2515. PASTURE HAY premium quality, all bale types. ASK Ag., Cowwarr. Ph: 51489397. SHIPPING CONTAINER 20ft, weatherproof, good condition $2,000. Ph: 0428629756 or 0429-634245. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.
CARAVAN 1985 Jayco pop-top, bunk beds, sleeps 6, full canvas annex, 18ft single axle, $6,000. Family outgrown. 5668-1707. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.
used motorcycles HONDA TRX 450fm, farm four wheeler, 2004. Fresh top end rebuild, switchable 4x4. For more information and price ring 0408507249. SUZUKI DRZ 400E, 2005, ex. condition, 1577km, many extras, good tyres. Reg. Sept 2012. 0400-591493.
used vehicles 2007 FORD RANGER 4x4, 5 spd man, ex-govt, steel tray, lockable toolbox, towbar, 145,000km, 12 mths reg. Vin MNALSAE 907W706813, $19,990. 2008 MITSUBISHI TRITON dual cab ute, 4x4, 5 spd man, alloy tray, bullbar, towbar, 121,000km, new tyres, good reg. WOS383, $27,900. LMCT 9143 Phone 0417-592169
FOUND two plastic kayaks in Loch. Ph: 5659-6127.
livestock POULTRY and Cage Bird Auction at the Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion on Sunday, March 18, starting at 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270 or 0438 325 918.
garage sales
births
MIRBOO NORTH 79 Thorpdale Road, Saturday March 17, 8.30am to 4pm. Down-sizing. Furniture, garden accessories, household goods, books, etc.
GARAGE SALE & PRODUCE STALL Saturday March 17 8 - 1pm 8 Trease Street Leongatha Donations for the Produce Stall welcome All proceeds to Life FM, Gippsland’s only Christian radio station
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Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593
wanted DUST IT AWAY CLEANING SERVICE Family business DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING Pensioner rates COVERING SOUTH GIPPSLAND AREA Phone 0400 614 056 or 0409 547 461
wanted to buy OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401-194601.
work wanted HOUSE CLEANING Leongatha area. Reasonable rates p/h. Enquiries after 7pm. Call Jenny 5662-4819.
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CAMPER TRAILER Tru Blu off-road 2010, 12 foot tent, awning, kitchen, ex. Cond. $15,000. Ph: 0407343796.
livestock ISA BROWN pullets, 17 weeks, fully immunised, not debeaked, $20.50 each. Also laying hens 34 weeks old, $25. Taking orders now. Trade-ins welcome. Pick up on Friday, March 30 between 3 and 4.30pm at the old Korumburra Saleyards. Chook food available on the day. Unwanted animals taken, other animals for sale. Call Mark at Animals From The Farm, 0419425257 or 5629-9685.
GARAGE SALE UNIT 6 10 BELLINGHAM ST LEONGATHA 8am to 3pm
Saturday March 17 Household furniture, etc.
HAPPY 21ST Jaymes Paul Alexander Wiggins Love always Mum, Jayde and Todd, and Kane and Matthew
Happy 5th Birthday LEONGATHA SHOE GALLERY Come in and help us celebrate !!!
message of hope KEEP your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23.
thanks THANK-YOU Tom and Dorrie Harley wish to thank everyone for their cards and best wishes on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.
JACKSON (Beasley) Irene and Allan (and Mike in the Southern Ocean) are delighted to announce the birth of Lauren and Digger’s second son, and Lochlan’s brother, Ronan Lewis (8lb 15oz) on 21st February 2012 in Scotland Loch’s seals, islands and oceans - water both distances and connects us.
marriage celebrant
Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191
PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181
engagements
BOAG - ROCHE John and Fay Boag of Stony Creek, together with Diana and David Lunn of Perth and Sean Roche of Ireland, are thrilled to announce the engagement of Lynne and Ciaran.
in memoriam
ALLAWAY - Michael. 22.2.72 - 11.3.01 Life moves on But memories stay, As near and dear As yesterday. Loved and remembered always. Mum.
bereavement thanks
PARRY - Morrie. Val, Fay, Dot, Marg, Jude, Pam, and families wish to thank Chris Perry, hospital staff, Janet Wallis, Dumbalk Hall ladies, bowls clubs, RSL, Paul Beck and staff, family and friends who sent flowers, cards and attended dad’s funeral. Many thanks.
deaths
DOUMA - Eelke (Alan). Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House, Leongatha on March 10, 2012. Aged 81 years. Loving husband of Jill for 58 years. Loved father of Luke and Heather, Alice (dec) and Harry, Mary and Cor, Michael and Raz. Grandfather to Naomi, Ben and Julie-Anne, Adam and Ryan, Brooke and Marc, Kelly and Matt, Wayne and Hayley, Kevin and Mel, Jessica and Chris. Great grandfather of nine. Till we meet again. POUW - Gerry. Your dedication and hard work for your family and friends has now come to a peaceful end. Loving brother-in-law to Lorraine, Ange (dec), Brian and families. Ken, Louise and families. Glenda, Mick and families. SIMMONS - Denis. The congregations of Leongatha and Tarwin Lower Uniting Church are deeply saddened by the passing of their much loved minister and friend, Denis. They extend their condolences to Lynley, Rowel, and the extended family.
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Grants to improve businesses GRANTS are now available to help Gippsland business and community organisations be more accessible. The grants program, funded through Office for Disability (Department of Human Services) aims to
improve access and inclusion for people with a disability. Applications for the program close on March 28. The program was launched this month at the Gippsland Employers Making a Difference (GEMAD) breakfast in Traralgon hosted by Rural Access Gippsland, the Department
funerals
deaths SIMMONS - Reverend Denis Haydn. 21.05.1953 - 07.03.2012 Late of Leongatha. On Wednesday March 7, 2012 at the Austin Hospital after a short illness. Dearly beloved husband of Lynley and loved and cherished father of Rowel. Goodbye my darling. Gone too soon. Loved by all his family. THOMAS - Alma Jean (nee Fox). Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House, Leongatha on March 12, 2012. Aged 88 years, late of Korumburra. Beloved wife of Gordon (dec). Dearly loved mother of Shirley and Ken, Bruce and Victoria. Loving nanna of her 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave, the way you cared. In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Re-united with Dad.
DOUMA - A Service to celebrate the life of Eelke (Alan) Douma will be held at the Reformed Church, cnr Peart and Brown Streets, Leongatha on Thursday March 15, 2012 at 11am. A service for burial will precede the above service at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Koorooman House, Leongatha. Envelopes will be available at the service.
SIMMONS - The Funeral Service for the late Reverend Denis Haydn Simmons will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Wednesday March 14, 2012 commencing at 11am. Private Cremation. No flowers by request please, donations in lieu may be made to the Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre. Envelopes will be available at the service.
Please see Wednesday’s Herald Sun for funeral details.
Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8316 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Canine tooth. 7, F-ace. 8, Serenade. 9, Ground. 10, End-ows. 12, Imp-end. 15, Resign. 17, Ice-cream (anag.). 19, Over. 20, With-in sight. Down - 1, In-secure. 2, Unused. 3, St-arve. 4, So-on. 5, Sh-AD-ow. 6, Cha-I-r. 11, Dis-lodge. 13, M-a-C-aws. 14, Doe-s in. 15, RE-miss. 16, Great. 18, Cats (anag.). QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8316 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Copper-beech. 7, Fair. 8, Chop-suey. 9, Stolen. 10, Gather. 12, Glider. 15, Spruce. 17, Muscatel. 19, Evil. 20, Cattle-thief. Down - 1, Sparkled. 2, Beacon. 3, Oblong. 4, Lees. 5, Cheese. 6, Chart. 11, Turmeric. 13, Launch. 14, Rattle. 15, Salute. 16, Chief. 18, Cite.
of Human Services and Work Solutions Gippsland. Bass Coast Shire Council’s community strengthening manager Antoinette Mitchell said the breakfast attracted a diverse range of businesses and organisations from across Gippsland and highlighted some great opportunities to increase accessibility. “People attending the breakfast learned about developing and growing their organisations by employing people with a disability and people from diverse backgrounds,” she said. Ms Mitchell said council had made a strong commitment to increasing access for people with disability through its Disability Action Plan. “Funding programs such as this are very much
in line with the aims of our plan and we encourage Bass Coast businesses and organisations to take advantage of the program,” she said. Businesses and organisations across Gippsland can apply for funding of up to $500 to help increase the number of people with a disability accessing their business as customers, members or employees. If your business or community organisation is interested in improving access and inclusion of people with a disability, please contact Ms Pryor on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or email ruralaccess@basscoast.vic.gov.au to discuss your ideas and for assistance with the application process.
Reviver volunteers: Geoff Murray and Tony Lindhard from the Leongatha State Emergency Service were in Anderson Street, Leongatha on Friday with the Bushels Driver-Reviver van. They were awaiting long weekend traffic heading east and were ready to offer a free cuppa to travellers.
Leongatha shelves Mick Gatto prize LEONGATHA Football Club decided to shelve the Mick Gatto auction prize at its Sportsmen’s Night at the rooms on Sunday, March 11. Mr Gatto is a prominent underworld figure. Club president Mal Mackie said the decision was made to “keep faith with everybody.” “Myself, I can’t see anything wrong with it. I believe Mick Gatto does other charity work with some major organisations in Melbourne,” Mr Mackie said. “We had checked with the VCFL and they couldn’t see anything wrong with it.” Mr Mackie said the club had fielded two complaints; none from within the club; one was from a man who left his name and one other person. The Star newspaper publishes two letters concerning the prize in this week’s paper. More than 100 club faithful attended the Sportsmen’s Night at the clubrooms with former Richmond great Matthew ‘Richo’ Richardson and former Collingwood ruckman Damien ‘Monkey’ Monkhurst headlining the night. Due to prior commitments and an interstate football match Robbie Kearns, Dale Weightman and Jake King were late exclusions. An auction of a footy signed by the 2012 Richmond players realised $375. The item was purchased by mad Richmond supporter Terry Ginnane.
Tiger legend: Melissa Castagna and Christine Mackie enjoyed catching up with Matty Richardson at the Sportsmen’s Night.
• UNDER 16 GRAND FINAL
Phillip Island takes flag THE Under 16 grand final went to the unbeaten Phillip Island after they went up against Wonthaggi Workmens, both teams deserving of playing off in the final. Phillip Island won the toss and sent Workmens in to bat on a ground in great condition before a good crowd. Daniel Turton Workmens’ captain and Brad Jeffries opened the batting, with Blake Young and Tom Officer taking the new ball for Phillip Island. Workmens were under pressure early and never really recovered. They lost Daniel Turton bowled for 4 and Brad Jeffries caught behind by Jarryd Black for 4 both off Tom Officer. This was followed by Lochie McLean, caught behind for 6 and Jakeb Thomas caught by Brodie Johnston for 0. With the top order gone it was left to the bottom order to mount a challenge. Nathan Bainbridge 10, Bryce Evans 7, Mitchell Davey 6 all tried hard but wickets kept falling. Alloisios Ferreire 0, Cade Waters 3, Zane McDermid 2 with Bailey Bayne 5 not out saw Workmens all out for 60 off 30.5 overs. Chief destroyers were Blake Young 4/20 off 9 overs, Tom Officer 2/8 off 6 overs, Charlie Plant 1/12 off 5 overs with Michael Manteit cleaning up the tail 3/4 off 5.5 overs.
Under 14 bowler Alex Officer finished with 0/14 off 5 overs. With a score of 60 to defend, the Workmens boys really gave it a go, but steady batting from joint captain Jarryd Black 18 and joint captain Brodie Johnston 10 set the win up after Charlie Plant was lbw. for 2 off Zane McDermid. Michael Manteit 12 not out and Blake Insall 9 not out (an Under 14) saw Phillip Island over the line at 3/62 off 23.1 overs. Jakeb Thomas bowled 8 overs of pace 1/14, Zane MacDermid 1/18 off 6 overs, Lochie McLean 0/10 off 5 overs and Bailey Bayne 4 overs 1/11. The Workmens’ players fought it right out to the finish, a credit to them and the club. The game was played in good spirit by both teams, and their coaches Johnno Johnston and James Sheridan should be congratulated on their teams’ discipline and attitude to the game. It was well umpired by Alan Jordan and Alan Roberts, two experienced senior umpires who awarded Blake Young of Phillip Island the Haynes Paint ‘Man of the Match’ shirt and congratulated both teams on their sportsmanship. This was Phillip Island’s third premiership in a row and four of the boys Jarryd Black, Brodie Johnston, Michael Manteit and Charlie Plant have played in the three premier-
ships. Phillip Island Under 16s have not lost a game in three years, a credit to the club and their coaches over this period an awesome record. President of the LDCA Russell Mathews and Phillip Islands coach John Johnston presented the players of Phillip Island with premiership medallions and the premiership cup was then presented to the joint captains Jarryd Black and Brodie Johnson. Russell congratulated both teams and the clubs on their season and the spirit the game was played.
Details PHILLIP ISLAND d WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens D. Turton b. T. Officer................4 B. Jeffries c. J. Black b. T. Officer ............................4 L. McLean c. J. Black b. B. Young.............................6 J. Thomas c. B. Johnston b. B. Young.............................0 N. Bainbridge b. M. Manteit ....10 B. Evans b. C. Plant ...................7 M. Davey b. B. Young................6 A. Ferreire lbw. b. B. Young.............................0 C. Waters c. Z. Plowright b. M. Manteit..........................3 Z. Macdermid c. J. Black b. M. Manteit..........................2
B. Bayne n.o...............................5 Extras ......................................13 Total .........................................60 Bowling: B. Young 4/20, T. Officer 2/8, C. Plant 1/12, A. Officer 0/14, M. Manteit 3/4. 1st innings Phillip Island J. Black c. B. Jeffries b. B. Evans ...........................18 C. Plant lbw. b. Z. Macdermid.....................2 B. Johnston c&b. J. Thomas ....10 M. Manteit n.o..........................12 B. Insall n.o. ...............................9 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ......................................3/62 Bowling: J. Thomas 1/14, Z. Macdermid 1/18, L. McLean 0/10, B. Evans 1/11, B. Jeffries 0/4.
Man of the match: Blake Young of Phillip Island was awarded Man of the Match with by the umpires in the Under 16 grand final.
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Big crowd: Phillip Island Winery’s first ever annual MUSICFEST attracted hundreds on Sunday.
Island winery rocks STARS of country, blues and folk music shone at the Phillip Island Winery on Sunday, March 11 for the first annuall MUSICFEST Phillip Island. The music started at 12.30pm and rocked on through the day and concluded at around 10.30pm with a bush dance under the stars. MUSICFEST drew a crowd of hundreds who enjoyed the fabulous music, local wines, cheeses and delicious fresh cooked seafood paella and Island beef sandwiches at the local winery. There was a musical smorgasbord on offer, including acoustic legend Mike McClellan, nine-times ARIA-nominat-
ed Lisa Miller, plus the amazing indie-folksters, The Little Stevies, with ex-Redgummer Hugh McDonald, and the legendary Broderick Smith joining southern bluesmen Tabasco Tom and Doc White, among a host of other national and local performers, Jacqui Sterling and Bern Carroll and Mrs Brown to name a few. Coinciding with the MUSICFEST, the Phillip Island Winery is holding an exciting sculpture exhibition, Sculpture Culture which runs until April 10 (Easter Tuesday). This stunning exhibition is part of a cultural feast over the month of March at Phillip Island Winery, conducted as a regional umbrella event under the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
Back to the Island: former Phillip Island locals Paul, Maria and Arthur Toovey headed back home to catch the MUSICFEST.
Kids fun: from left local children Hamish Bradley, Simone Hunt, Imogen Bradley and Cailin Robinson had fun at MUSICFEST.
San Remo singer: Jacqui Sterling relaxed with Chris and Noah Murray after performing.
Stunning: Lisa Miller had music lovers rocking during the Island music festival on Sunday.
Friends: Susan Angel and Barbara Heggen of Melbourne hit the Island on Sunday to catch the fabulous music at the Phillip Island Winery.
Cowes kids: from left, Lilly Ellerton, Mairaed Carlin and Alice Ellerton picnicked together at the MUSICFEST.
Market attracts crowd to Archies PEOPLE from all around South Gippsland flocked to the third twilight market at Archies on the Creek on Friday.
Celebrations started early for the Labour Day long weekend, with market goers Friends: from left, Mirboo North ladies Debbie Aparo, Nucia Tan- enjoying some fine wine, gusso and Lorella Calafiore snapped up some colourful scarves live entertainment and a fabulous array of quality from Bryn’s School’s stall at Archies Creek on Friday evening. stalls offering local wine tastings, colourful jewellery,
crafts and local produce. Archies on the Creek events manager Sierra Dunton said they are looking forward to the next market and music event on Sunday, April 1 as part of the annual Bass Hills Breathtaker ride. Looking ahead to Easter Ms Dunton said they are planning a big Easter Saturday market that will focus on children, with an Easter egg hunt, live music and lots of family fun.
Co-ordinators: Archies on the Creek market representative Jan- Handmade: talented jewellery designer Fay Stitt ice Orchard and events manager Sierra Dunton toasted another of Wonthaggi offered a stunning array of contemsuccessful twilight market last Friday. porary jewellery at the twilight market.
Fine wines: Mardan Hills Winery owners Alan and Shirley Bell offer a sample of their wine to Phillip Island resident Robyn Collins at Friday’s twilight Archies on the Creek market.
Family affair: from left, Wonthaggi family Vicki Edwards, daughter Flynn,10, and grandmother Lois Townsend relaxed at the Archies on the Creek twilight market on Friday.
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Riders state champions WEST Gippsland riders travelled up to Albury last weekend to compete at the Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre in the annual Victorian State Championships for show jumping.
State champions: Tori Watson, Molly Barry, Lily Charmen and Aleisha Dunks were named show jumping state champions in Albury recently.
The West Gippsland B Grade team made up of Tori Watson, Molly Barry, Lily Charmen and Aleisha Dunks competed in all three events and were announced the overall winners and state champions. Molly is from Kardella and attends Newhaven College while Aleisha is from Nyora and is at Korumburra Secondary College. Both of these girls also won the Local Sporting Champions grant also. There were 10 teams competing at the event, one from each of the zones. The competition ran over the two days for the first time, which was much better for the horses as it was quite hot on Saturday. The C Grade team from West Gippsland was also in the running, placing second overall in the show jumping. C Grade team consists of Laura Travis, Grace Mclean and Steph and Viv Carfrae.
Meeniyan basketball finals MEENIYAN Basketball held its senior grand final on March 6.
The women’s game was well contested by Team A and Test Tubes. The TTs struggled in the first half, with a strong defence by Team A. TT had trouble scoring and found themselves well behind at half time. Scores stood 21 to 7 in Team A’s favour. Showing a great display of defence, patience and great shooting, the TTs came back and took it right up to their opposition. With only a few points the difference with minutes to go the TT’s had run out of time. Final scores: Team A 30 (K Schelling 17, B Littlejohn) to Test Tubes 25 (K Hamilton 9, B Pratt 8, C Standfield 5). MVP for the game was Kara Schelling from Team A and Best and Fairest for the season went to Kara Schelling and Bec Browne. Twila Cecil spoke well on behalf of the committee between the women’s and men’s games to thank
all who helped make the senior competition run smoothly, with thanks to the umpires throughout the season and the finals. The players were also thanked for their great sportsmanship. The men’s game was a high scoring game between Goat Riders and the Predators. The Goat Riders were short of players, with half of the team going to Korea. With only four players they held on in the first half and kept the game tight, with only 6 points in it. The second half saw the Predators take advantage of the lack of players in the opposition side and took control of the game, extending the lead and having a comfortable win. Final scores: Predators 63 (D Rodwell 18, M Malloy 16, S Bentley 14) defeated Goat Riders 50 (T Price 18, T Manne 15, S Vullermin 10). MVP for the game went to Trent Price of Goat Riders while Best and Fairest for the season went to Lucas McMillan of the Predators.
16, (J. Chilla 8) d Snell 15, (M. Hillier 8). 14/16 - Girls Rangers 36, (C. Rodda 13) d Spirit 29, (A. Kelson 10), Capitals 53, (Z. Allen 18) d Boomers 39, (A. Harkin 17). Masters - Traveling Gilmores 31, (P. Brydon 15) d Mixtures 23, (D. Lyons 2), Milk Drinkers 38, (P. Dixon 9) d BSC 33, (M. Holmes 7). A Men - Blood 38, (B. Hancock 16) d Hacks 34, (S. Loader 10), Molten 63, (K. Arestia 27) d Wildcats 43, (J. Winderlich 14). Friday night 10 Boys - Tigers 26, (J. Walker 6) d Kings 25, (J. Harris 10), Crocs 13, (A. Turton 7) d Taipans 10, (R. Macqueen 4). 12 Boys - Wizards 43, (J. Newcombe 22) d Hawks 4, (R. Treacy 4), Magic 30, (B. Kelson 10) d Heat 12, (Z. Olden 4), Knicks 35, (E. Zubic 14) d Wildcats 12, (C. Alger 8).
THE club held their March competition over the Labour Day weekend. It was a three day competition, which commenced at 6am on Saturday, and final weigh-in on Monday 12. There were 27 senior members who entered the competition, four junior members and one visitor. Over 50 members attended our Saturday night barbecue. Everyone who attended had a great night. There were heaps of raffle prizes to be won and we thank all of our sponsors and some of our members who donate these items to help us with fundraising. The kitchen was over flowing with delicious food, and I am sure none of our members went home hungry. The new seating area out the back looks absolutely fantastic, many thanks to all the members who took part in our working bee. Without the assistance of our wonderful members we wouldn’t have the great facilities that we have. So thank you to all
of you.
Results Seniors: 1st Tom Auslebrook, Trevally 960g. 2nd Ron Mercer, Trevally 900g. 3rd John Graham, Trevally 540g. Junior: 1st Daniel Ioannou, Salmon 260g. 2nd Chloe Turnedge, Salmon 180g. Heaviest elephant fish went to Tony Swinden at 1900g as well as heaviest gummy shark at 2380g. Our next competition is scheduled for April 6, 7 and 8. This is our annual Easter three day comp which will start at 6am on April 6 and final weigh-in is 3pm on April 8. For more info about our club, please email mail@ venusbayanglingclub.org.au. For any questions or comments relating to our web page, please email web@ venusbayanglingclub.org.au. You can also visit us on the web www.venusbayanglingclub.org.au or you can now find us on facebook, search Venus Bay Angling Club.
Men’s premiers: Predators, back (L-R) Zac Chalmers, Lucas McMillan, Morgan Fisher, front (L-R), Stu Bentley, Matt Malloy, Dexter Rodwell. Big fish: Tony Swinden took out heaviest elephant fish and gummy shark with these two beauties.
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.
Women’s premiers: Team A, back (L-R), Kara Schelling, Bree Littlejohn, Janelle Gibaud, front (L-R), Tamara Bowler, Deb Hams, Jess Wogan-Browne, Cassie McRae.
Korumburra domestic basketball results Monday night 16 Boys - Jazz 60, (D. Wilson 6) d Bulls 30, (I. Brain 12). Celtics 69, (J. Patullo 30) d Spurs 42, (K. McKenzie 17). 18 Boys - Mortimer 48, (R. Johnson 16) d Olden 35, (B. Dorling 20), Rodwell 46, (D. Hansch 12) d Maskell 24, (J. Heylen 6). B Women - Hoodies 38, (S. Whelan 14) d Bunch Of Grapes 17, (J. Greaves 7), Heat 36, (C. Brown 15) d Average Janes 17, (J. Trewin 10). A Women - Daly 40, (H. Pupetti 14) d Possums 26, (N. McKenzie 9). Mirboo 39, (J. Hillier 18) drew Bird 39, (A. Harper 18). Wednesday night 10 Girls - Donohue 20, (G. Whyte 8) d Fitzgerald 4, (K. Donohue), Blair 15, (T. Angwin 10) d Dowel 12, (Z. Butler 6). 12 Girls - Harrower 25, (A. Harkin 19) d Taylor 23, (A. McQueen) 8, Jackson
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14 Boys - Suns 26, (K. Morison 6) d Kings 18, (B. Paterson 7).
South Gippsland Bridge Results Meeniyan – Monday evening 1st. Susan Ruffin, Clive Hope. 2nd Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt. 3rd June Metcalf, Colin Cameron. 4th Pat West, Barbara Axten. Inverloch – Friday North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 2nd John Farr, Anne Williams. 3rd Anne and Bruce Gibson. 4th John Sutton, Margaret Tomlinson. East/West: 1st Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 2nd Althea Drew, Barbara Axten. 3rd Margaret Munro, Hannah Martin. 4th George Geekie, Dawn Jolly.
Leongatha Leongatha Small Bore squash E O N G AT H A Rifle Club Lsquash is back in full
LEONGATHA Small Bore Rifle Club 50m pennant results are in, winning three out of four rounds.
Round one: Leongatha 572.019 d Frankston B 569.014. Round two: Shepparton 571.023 d Leongatha 569.026. Round three: Leongatha 577.029 d Sale 557.015. Round four: Leongatha 568.015 d Camberwell A 557.018. We shoot Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.
swing with its autumn competition. A Grade plays on Monday nights and B Grade on Wednesday nights. A Grade results - Djokovic 2-8-114 d Tomic 2-8-109, Hewitt 2-9-106 d Haas 2-7-92, Nadal 3-9111 d Baghdatis 1-7-100, Federer 3-9-113 d Murray 1-6-99. B Grade results - Nike 7 games 209 points d Slazenger 8 games 203 points, Adidas 9 games 192 points d Dunlop 6 games 171 points, Reebok 8 games 204 points d Yonex 7 games 178 points.
Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
At Port Phillip Heads
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0345 0950 1642 2207
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1.41 0.23 1.40
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0.61 1.33 0.33 1.33
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Little Aths love long weekend DESPITE the long weekend, a strong showing of Leongatha Little Athletics Club members returned to the velodrome oval last weekend after rain washed out the previous week’s meeting.
THIS weekend was Wonthaggi Little Athletics’ last Saturday meet for the season. Fifty-four athletes competed and three club records fell. Jett Garnam broke the 400m record for the Under 6 Boys. Dallas Loughbridge smashed the Under 8 Girls 60m Hurdles record and Lanni Pryor made her way into the record book by winning the Under 10 Girls 800m. Eighty-seven PBs were recorded. Five athletes achieved four PBs. They were Luke Bramley Under 8 Boys, Patrick Ryan Under 10 Boys, Bridget Lowe Under 12 Girls, Tegan Lowe Under 14 Girls and Imigen Langford Under 14 Girls. Ethan Slade took over a minute off his previous best in the 1500m and Sam Peters took 45 seconds off his best in the 1500m. Fifteen athletes qualified to represent the club at the State championships in Bendigo in two weeks time. Apologies are in order as the last report omitted Jackson Timmermans and Andre Toussaint, who each won a bronze medal at the Regionals in Newborough recently. Only two more training sessions remain for the season and athletes are reminded that the next two weeks of competition are both twilight meets starting at 5.30 pm. Next Saturday, March 17 is the fun run at Kilcunda, starting at 8am. Presentation night will be held at the Dudley Campus on Thursday, April 19 starting with an Easter egg hunt at 6pm.
In what was the second-last competition day for the 2011/12 season, many personal best efforts were recorded and four centre records broken. Two new records were set in the 1100m race walk in the Under 7 class, with Chloe Caithness completing the distance in 9min33.67sec for the girls and Dylan Shone close behind on 10:01.75 for the boys. Ruby Martin set a new benchmark in the Under 11 Girls 70m, stopping the electronic timer at 10.49 seconds to break the record she set earlier in the season, while Wes Graeme jumped an impressive 1.70m in the Under 14 Boys high jump.
Right All smiles: Sophie Allen prepares for a soft landing in the triple jump.
Past the post: Chelsea Molloy puts on the brakes after a fast-paced 70m sprint.
Leongatha table tennis THE Leongatha Table Tennis 2012 season has started.
An explosion in player numbers has resulted in eight three-man teams in A Grade and 10 three-man teams in A Reserve. B Grade is still to commence. So a great big welcome back to all players and we look forward to some fun times together and tight results. The B Grade section has been moved to a Wednesday and starts at 5pm. If you or your children would like to join us in having fun, ring Tammy Holwerda 5664 0178 or walk into our clubrooms on a Wednesday and have a look at our great facilities.
Round results A Grade Week 1 February 21: Team 1 Chang 6-19 d Team 8 M. Dowling 5-16; Team 3 McKenzie 6-20 d Team 6 Chilver 5-23; Team 5 Harrison 6-18 d Team 4 Warr 5-15; Team 2 Munro 7-18 d Team 7 Stingrays 4-18. Week 2 February 28: Team 7 Stingrays 6-21 d Team 3 T-Birds 5-22; Team 5 White Wash 6-24 d Team 8 Gunners 5-18; Team 4 Barricades 6-22 d Team 6 Pot Holes 5-16; Team 1 Terminators 8-24 s Team 2 Hazards 3-13. Week 3 March 6: T Birds 7-23 d Terminators 4-13, Barricades 7-25 d Stingrays 4-12, Gunners 6-22
d Hazards 5-17, Pot Holes 6-20 d White Wash 5-23. A Reserve Week 1 February 22: Team 1 Can Do 9-28 d Team 10 Halgars 2-10, Team 3 Calder 6-21 d Team 8 Hirst 5-18, Team 5 Holwerda 8-21 d Team 6 C. Dowling 3 - 1 0 , Team 9 Stars 6-24 d Team 2 No Idea 5-19, Team 4 JAM 6-20 d Team 7 Bracecamp 5-18. Week 2 February 29: Team 5 We Wish 7-21 d Team 7 Solid Rock 4-18, Team 1 Can Do 7-23 d Team 2 No Idea 4-16, Team 6 Gunners 8-24 d Team 10 Halgars 3-14, Team 8 Titans 10-31 d Team 4 JAM 1-9, Team 9 Stars 7-27 d Howzat 4-20. Week 3 March 7: Gunners 7-26 d Solid Rock 4-16, No Idea 7-24 d Halgars 4-17, Titans 8-30 d We Wish 3-11, Can Do 6-19 d Howzat 5-14, JAM 6-20 d Stars 5-18. Ladder after week 3 A Grade T Birds............................ 4-18-65 Barricades ...................... 4-18-62 Terminators ................... 4-18-56 White Wash.................... 4-17-65 Pot Holes ......................... 2-16-59 Gunners ........................... 2-16-56 Hazards ........................... 2-15-48 Stingrays ......................... 2-14-51 A Reserve Can Do............................ 6-22-70 Titans .............................. 4-23-79 Gunners.......................... 4-18-70 Stars................................ 4-18-69 We Wish .......................... 4-18-53 JAM................................. 4-13-41 No Idea ............................ 2-16-55 Howzat ............................ 2-15-55 Solid Rock....................... 0-13-52 Halgars .............................. 0-9-41
Wonthaggi rounds out aths season
Off and racing: Under 6-9 competitors set off on the 1100m race walk.
Fun run on track THE local Bass Coast Barracudas Triathlon Club is delighted with the response from local businesses in support of the up-coming ‘Keeping Kids On Track’ Fun Run to be held on March 17. It is the first year of this community event, and is being held along the spectacular rail trail running between Kilcunda and Wonthaggi which showcases the magnificent coastline that this region has to offer. Major sponsors that have made this event possible are David and Cath Weekes of Ausworkwear and Safety Pty Ltd Wonthaggi, CFMEU Community Support Group – Construction and General Division Victorian Branch, Luke Zoanetti of Bass Coast Podiatry, Cheryl Carr of Hotondo Homes Phillip Island, Caroline Allen of Hotondo Homes Inverloch and Bass Coast Shire Council. Caroline Allen of Ho-
tondo Homes, Inverloch, is happy to be sponsoring this event and said: “We feel it is very important to give back to our local community, especially at a sporting event that involves the whole family. It is events like this that make Gippsland such a wonderful place to live.” The event is being held in memory of Lesley McKay, who was a highly respected and muchloved librarian of Wonthaggi Secondary College, and took up running later in life. Even though Leslie lost her battle for life, she will be remembered for her kindness and her passion to live and her love for running. The fun run ambassador is Susie Power, Manchester Commonwealth Games medallist and record holder for the ‘City to Surf’, who will be present on the day available for photos, questions, inspiration, and a chat. In this day and age, with obesity being of serious concern for the future health and wellbeing of our population, we
hope to encourage children as well as parents to participate, enjoy, and be inspired by this event. The day will get underway with the half mar-
athon at 8am, the 15km at 8.30, 10km at 9am, 5km at 9.30 and 3km at 9.45am. Registration opens at 7am at the barbecue and toilet area opposite the
Kilcunda shops. Further information can be found at www.basscoasttri.com or by calling Deb on 0409 945 559 or Louise on 0421 969 360.
Set to run: Cheryl Carr (Hotondo Homes Phillip Island), Caroline Allen (Hotondo Homes Inverloch), Louise O’Keeffe, Vaughn Hendricks, and Debbie Rielly (race organisers).
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Running for gold L E O N G AT H A’ S Christine Byrne, 12, is set to run for glory in the Australian Junior Athletics championships at Homebush, Sydney this weekend.
Christine was inspired by a visit by Kaila McKnight at Leongatha’s velodrome last Tuesday night. Christine was having sprint training when Kaila arrived. She was more than happy to sign an autograph for
the up and coming sprinter. Christine competed recently at the Victorian Junior Athletics Championships where she claimed silver in the final of the100 metres in the Under 14 category in a personal best time of
13.03. She broke her PB in the heat and shaved a further .05 of a second off that in the final. The next day, on Sunday, February 26, Christine ran in the 200 metres heat and she qualified for the
Off to Homebush: Christine Byrne (right) is off to compete in the national junior track championships this weekend at the Olympic stadium in Sydney. She is pictured with Kaila McKnight, who is off to the London Olympics, and Leongatha Little Athletics members Jasmine and Kiara McJames-Coore.
final. In the final she ran a PB of 26.81 to finish with a bronze. Christine, a Year 7 student at Leongatha Secondary College, is a member of the Glenhuntly Athletics Club after previously running with Leongatha Little Athletics Club and South Coast Athletics. On Friday night, March 16 at the Australian championships, Christine will run in a 4 x 100 metre relay event, on Saturday afternoon she will compete in the 100 metres sprint final and on Sunday afternoon the 200 metres final. Christine’s mum Leeann said regardless of where Christine finishes it will certainly be an amazing experience and the whole family was excited about heading to Sydney. Read The Star next week to see how Christine fares!
Silver medal: Christine Byrne of Leongatha with the silver medal she received in the Victorian Junior Athletics championships in the 100 metres event.
Master horseman comes to Dumbalk By Sarah Vella THE Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club hosted a two-day horsemanship clinic at their Dumbalk grounds last week, with master horseman, Ian Francis. Under 14 award winners: from left, Harrison Marshall (most improved), Jack Ballagh (batting award-68 runs), Jack Van Der Kolk (11 wickets), coach’s award, Jack Dunn and coach Gary Sauvarin.
Imps junior wind-up IMPERIALS junior cricketers held a wind-up for their season at their social rooms last Thursday night, March 8. The Under 14s enjoyed a successful season, winning all but one game as well as putting 16 young cricketers on the park. In the Under 16s the side had just nine players but improved all season to reach the semi-final against Phillip Island. Players were very appreciative of
coaches, Under 14s, Gary Sauvarin assisted by Andrew Meyer and Under 16s Kristian Gray assisted by Geof Forrester, all the parents and all who helped at training. The junior Cricketer of the Year in the Under 16s was a close contest and Brok Davidson took out this honour with 324 runs at a magnificent average of 81. Another award of honour in the club is the Brian Gray Memorial for overall contribution to the club and this was won by Jack Ginnane.
Under 16 award winners: from left, Jack Ginnane (Brian Gray Memorial), Zac Fiddelaers (Most Improved), Brok Davidson (Cricketer of the Year), and Jai Van Dyk (8 wickets at average 10.74).
Fifteen riders and 10 observers took part in the clinic, all willing to learn more about their sport and how to develop their horses. Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club secretary, Richelle Hengstberger was one of the event organisers. “Ian is just a brilliant all round rider and horse trainer. He is keen to impart his knowledge to help individuals with their riding and with training their horses,” said Ms Hengstberger. “He is really helpful and open with his knowledge and is willing to help all riders, regardless of their experience or ability,” she said. Ian Francis is best known for his success with reining, cutting and stockman’s challenge. He began his competitive horse career in campdrafting and has an innate ability to develop and market young campdrafting horses. Mr Francis’s level of success in cattle related events goes unmatched worldwide, which makes him eminently qualified to impart his knowledge on to others. This the first time he has held a clinic in Gippsland. “Horsemanship is
based on helping horses to understand their rider,” Mr Francis said. “There needs to be clear interaction between them, horse and rider should be on the same page. “Riders need to be able to maintain clear and consistent communication
with their horse, as a lack of understanding is often where problems stem from,” he said. Campdrafting is a uniquely Australian sport, which was developed on outback cattle stations. It requires a rider to work with their horse to cut out
a beast from a small mob and then take the beast and move it around a course. It incorporates speed, position, skill and natural horse ability. More information on Ian Francis can be found at www.qhorses.com.au/ ian_francis.htm.
Ready to go: A line-up of campdrafting enthusiasts, ready to take on some cattle.
Keen campdrafters: Ian Francis (far right/closest) with keen clinic participants, at the Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club grounds in Dumbalk.
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Korumburra parlor bowls
Inverloch
WITH the buzz of the open doubles still ringing in some players’ ears, round six of parlor bowls provided a variety of thrills (and spills) for the teams. Open doubles winner Brian Enbom obviously found it difficult to concentrate this week as his team, The Burra, was demolished by VRI by 20 shots. The Burra were competitive until the 17th end when VRI began an eight end, 16 points to nil, scoring spree which snuffed out any chance of winning for The Burra. Sicilians dealt harshly with the Kookaburras as well. Sicilians won by 10 shots even after losing the last three ends by eight. It seems that Sicilians have finally found form and are determined to be competitive with all other teams. Whereas Kookaburras, after a stellar 2011 season, haven’t been able to regain that form and their confidence is taking a beating each week. Hopefully, a win is close by for them. The third game of the evening, Pretenders versus Kardella, began as the other two games. Kardella jumped out of the blocks with a fast-fire 12 shots to two in the first seven ends, leaving a perplexed Pretenders team in their wake. However composure returned and Pretenders fought back to a lead of 20 - 15 only to have it whittled away by Kardella. The last end of the night decided the match with Pretenders prevailing over a brave Kardella. Final results were VRI 31 d The Burra 11, Sicilians 26 d Kookaburras 16, Pretenders 22 d Kardella 21, Battlers - bye. There were some very close results at bias bowls at Outtrim on Monday, March 5. Third place went to Michael, Arc and Lance with 2W+7 shots with Connie, Geoff and Joe in second spot with 2W+8 shots. George and Charlie won the evening with 2W +10 shots. The Korumburra players were pleased to hear that the South Gippsland Association’s pennant season is to continue as they feel their improving skills will stand the teams in good stead this year.
ON Wednesday evening, February 29 our club wound up another very successful business bowls season. Like other years it was spread over two series, firstly an eight week series through November and December, with a second series in February which ran for five weeks, due to there being five Wednesdays in February. The two top teams after four weeks played each other to determine the series champions. The two teams were the Wonthaggi Motor Cycle team and Steve Miller’s team. After a very close tussle Wonthaggi Motor Cycles emerged champions by three shots. The players in the winning team were Dougal Scott, Ross Tanner and Marty O’Flynn. Marty is Dougal’s
Buffalo indoor
ANOTHER good night of bowling at Buffalo on March 7, with mixed results. Only one team consisting of Lee Armstrong (s), Ian Benson, Toni Heldens and Bill Wolswinkel had three wins (15 ends) and were declared the winners for the night. Following closely behind were Rod McConchie (s), Joe Occhipinti, Mary Tumino (WLW) 12 ends; third Charlie Tumino (s), Carolyn Benson, Joyce Occhipinti (LWL) 13
ends, and fourth Col Densley (s), Peter Heldens, Glenys Pilkington (LLL) eight ends. Best 1st game Lee 157, 2nd Bill 10-6, 3rd Rod 11-5. Wednesday March 14 at 7.30pm is our open night and anyone interested in playing please ring Carolyn on 5663 6270 by 1pm Wednesday. Late enquiries 0428 523 318 (Ian). We are looking forward to seeing bowlers from other clubs for a chat and catch-up after the summer break.
Meeniyan IT has been a quieter two weeks on the bowling scene at Meeniyan. Social bowls winners on Wednesday, February 29 were Graeme Tobias and Kevin Robinson. Pat Pocklington won the lucky draw. Wednesday, March 7 was combined Presidents Day hosted by Kath Brown and Paul Buckner who provided the prizes. Forty-two people bowled in pleasant conditions. There were five two game winners but the best team was Dave Gillett, Rob Butterworth and Evelyn Thorson with Max Brown, Barbara Scott and Ron Gloster a close second. Kay Cook won the ditch to ditch and the lucky draws went to Rene Gillett and Claire Loughrey. The usual sumptuous afternoon tea followed. Last week was also the
brother-in-law who settled in Inverloch in recent years after moving from Ireland, his home country, with his wife Lucy and their family. They met and married in Ireland some years ago. It was great for him to have his mother, sister and brother witness him playing in this championship. They are presently on holidays from Ireland.
Ladies IT was good to see 23 ladies turn up on Wednesday for social bowls. Winners were Pat Stoneham, Elaine Miller, Nell V. Grunsven and Judy Moule. Runners-up were Shirley Phillipson, Margaret Goss, Rhonda Davies and Jeannie Burrows. The raffle was won by Jill Bateman, Jeannie Burrows, Joan Clark and Pat Stoneham. final week of our very successful corporate bowls. In Tuesday’s graded final the results were: Prom Country defeated Meeniyan Gentlemens Club, Espy d Windmill Ag 2, Glengold d Mudslides, Just for Fun and Numix drew. Wednesday’s results were: Deans d McBrowns, Prom Country d MacAttack, Dumbalk Nth (biggest winning margin) def. Greg Hogan, Moos d. MDU, Young Ones d Mercus. A big thank you to the many sponsors, Doug Kuhne for organising the event, the catering and cooking crew led by Barb and Mick Scott and the many members who helped out in various capacities. Club events are moving towards the final stages and should be completed by the end of the month.
Lightning comes close THE Under 12 boys of Leongatha were pumped and ready to go in their new Lightning uniforms at the Traralgon Basketball tournament on the weekend.
The tournament started well against Rosedale with some great steals and fast breaks. The score at half time 19 to 8 Leongatha’s way. Second half saw Tim intercept the ball from Rosedale at the half way throw in and head for the
ring. Jack kept at the basket - both ends - rebounding well and shooting on the line. Final score Leongatha 45 to Rosedale 10. Game two against Korumburra didn’t start the best, with an injury to Mason and the score at half time two to 10
Lightning team: Morgan Fisher (coach) with the team (not in order) Alfred, Sean, Mason, Charles, Jayden, Tim, Jack and Jacob.
Korumburra’s way. Our opponents were playing very nicely and had taken more of a lead. With eight minutes left in the game, Leongatha put a press on with Tim and Alfie in the front and Sean in the middle and Jacob and Jack on the back line. This caused a very nice turn around. Final score Leongatha 9 to Korumburra 26. Boys were keen to win against Traralgon in order to put themselves in a good position for the semi-finals and they did, winning by 11 points. Matching up with Traralgon in the semi-finals again the boys weren’t so fortunate this time. Final score Leongatha 26 to Traralgon 29 in a very close game. Well done to Morgan and Nic for making the weekend so enjoyable for the boys. Great to see most parents supporting other parents, cheering and encouraging all teams that went away.
Dumbalk indoor ON Monday night, March 5 there were 12 players in four ends of three. First game was won by Robert, Paul and Mary 11-9. The second round was won by Frank, Carolyn and Robbie 12-11. We played two ends of 10. We hope to see you all again next Monday night at 7.30pm.
Steady release: Rita Everitt delivers smoothly on the Inverloch bowling green last Wednesday.
Friendly competition: Bev Kurrle, Susan Nation, Nell Van Grunsven and Elaine Miller enjoyed the social day at Inverloch Bowls Club last Wednesday.
Venus Bay nippers perform well VENUS Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s junior competitors braved the wild weather to participate in the 2012 Victorian Lifesaving championships held at Lorne last weekend. Following the cancellation of the first day of competition due to high easterly winds, pouring rain and rough surf, competitors from Venus Bay embraced the chance to participate in the iron man events and team events on Sunday, braving sporadic changes between sunshine and pouring rain on the day. Thirty-three competitors from Venus Bay SLSC were among over 1600 nippers from
38 clubs from across Victoria which registered to compete in the final junior carnival for the 2011/2012 season. The wild weather didn’t hamper the friendly completion, with some outstanding performances from competitors from across Victoria. Venus Bay’s U/9 Boys Surf Team claimed 6th place in their race on Sunday. Life Saving Victoria Sports Events Coordinator Tom Mitchell said this year’s junior carnival saw a great sense of competition across all events. “Sunday’s races were highly contested and Venus Bay has done such a great job participating, despite the weather dished up over the weekend,” he said. The traditional March Past (a parade of competitors
representing their clubs) is always a highlight of the junior carnival, and Venus Bay proudly participated, marching with their club flags. “The nippers program is designed to provide an introduction to lifesaving skills in a fun environment, where they can develop their skills, make friends, be active and enjoy the beach,” Mr Mitchell said. “Competing in lifesaving sport encourages kids to develop their skills in a friendly sense of competition. “Again this year we have seen some great skills and results, which will help develop our future lifesavers.” Over 8000 nippers aged 6 -13 years were involved in development programs this summer.
Marching proud: the team from the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club represented well at Lorne recently.
Tough competition: the team from VBSLSC were competing well at the Victorian Lifesaving Championships.
“THE STAR”, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - PAGE 67
Leongatha
THERE was another significant achievement this week when Allan Edney scored lower than his age for the first time. On Thursday Allan won the competition, scoring a huge 43 points or 80 off-thestick which beats his age by two shots. Congratulations Allan on doing what very few golfers can ever do. The long weekend swelled Saturday’s field to 98 and four grades. President Chris Leaver won A Grade with 38 points and a most impressive back nine where he was just one over par. Alan Monahan is back on the radar and carved up B Grade with the day’s best total of 42 points. Simon Drummond took C Grade on
Woorayl
LAST Saturday was a fourball par event sponsored by the McLeod family. It was also a qualifying day for the McLeod knockout. The winners on a countback with plus 11 were Jason Redmond and Rod Goodwin. They won from Jim Baum and Graeme Calder, with balls going to T. and B. Hogan / C. Turner, P. Carter / P. Burgess, I. Atcheson / T. Martin, J. Hickey and D. Dwyer, M. Wilson. The nearest the pins went to Doug Clemann and Ian Smith. The qualifiers were T. and B. Hogan / J. Redmond, R. Goodwin / M. Carruthers, R. Moyes / J. Baum, G. Calder / D. Dwyer, M. Wilson / C. Turner, P. Carter and P. Burgess, I. Atcheson. Our Thursday competition, again well patronised, went to Michael Collins, his 42 points too good for the rest. Balls went to J. Hassett, J. Barton and C. Hall. Don’t forget this Thursday is our Easter raffle night with over $800 worth of things to be won: fish, vouchers, Easter eggs, etc.There will also be the members draw, and
Meeniyan IT turned out to be quite a good day for golf on Saturday March 10, with the greens slow after being cored and sanded on Thursday, we thank those who helped in any way to get the job done. We played 4BBB stableford, and the winners on 46 points on countback were Mike Darmanin and Reg Hannay from Peter Riddell and Peter Wilson. Down the line: Russ Evans and Ian Warman 41 pts. Pro pin 14th Graeme Revell and nearest the pin 8th Graeme Hughes. Members draw Lachie Cope. Next week, Saturday March 17 is the qualifying round for the singles knock-
of course a great meal. Next week we will play a single stableford event sponsored by Bendigo Bank. Our open tournament is coming up and all the timesheets are out. Ladies COOL and very windy weather made this week’s monthly medal round quite challenging for most players. The Medal and C Grade was won by Fay Maynard (29) with a very good 73. The A Grade winner was Shirley Thomas (11) with 80 (on a countback) and B Grade was won by Lois Young (28) with 78. Balls down the line went to Inge Giliam, Anne Grist, Dot Jarvis, Anne Patterson and Melinda Martin. This was also the first round of the Silver Spoon, with Inge Giliam the winner. The putting was won by Fay Maynard with 30 putts. Nearest the pin on the 8th was Jenny Riseley, on the 11th was Ros Blew and the 17th was Fay Maynard. Next week Invisage Interiors will sponsor a 3BBB event.
experienced and enjoyed by the players, with Alan Gostelow off 33 handicap winning with +7. Alan showed that he had no difficulty in working out how to allocate his handicap strokes to maximum benefit and on the 18th hole, after having a 10, took the dollar from his playing partners by using six of his handicap strokes for a net birdie. Runner-up was Andrew Smith with +5. It is interesting to convert the Bisque par score back to normal par. Alan finished -2 and Andrew square. For almost all players their Bisque par result was much better than normal par result. Terry Haywood and Geoff McDonald were nearest the pin winners and balls were won by R. Birrell, K. Finney +4; J. Renwick, B. Stevens +3; R. McCann, G. Maher, J. Arnott +2. Thursday Mention has earlier been made about Allan Edney’s great performance on this day, which was sponsored by Col Sperling who crafted beautiful trophies for the grade winners. With Allan winning A Grade, Arthur Nillson won B Grade with 42 and Garry Sharrock won C Grade with 37. Ray Davies and Ray Burton were nearest the pin winners. Down the line balls: D. Webster, K. Finney 37; C. Sperling, G. Hoskin, M. Gordon 36; K. Castwood, R. Davies 35; P. Seth, H. Goodman, J. Renwick 34; J. King 33, J. Arnott, R. Burton 32. Round one of club championships is on this Saturday, which is also monthly medal for March. The final nine hole twilight ambrose will be held this Friday, with teams of three (ladies, men or mixed) to hit off between 5 and 6pm. Cost is $12 per person which includes a barbecue meal. Non-handicap players
out, and March 24 is medal day replacing March 3 which was washed out. Tuesday March 6 was singles stableford and the winner on 37 points was Ian Warman from Bruce Challis 35, and on 34 points Phil Johnson, Jim Cusack and Alan Kuhne. Nearest the pin Fred Stalker, best nine Winston Reilly 20. Twilight, March 9 and a reasonable crowd: Ladies winners Jenny Cope 17, men D. Merrett 25. Nearest the pin men, Cris Buckland. Down the line: Cris Buckland, B.J. Angwin, Alex Scholte, Sam Wilson and Paul Redpath. Thirty-nine meals were served in another good night. Don’t forget Glow golf
on March 30, the last week of twilight. Get your entries in. Ladies WEDNESDAY saw 24 ladies hit off in very windy conditions at Meeniyan. Section 1 winner was Faye LePage 75 net. Section 2 winner Linda Brown 67net and March Medal winner. Section 3 Marilyn McGeary 77 net. Putting went to Gwen Heppell 26 and Best 9 to Tanya Thorson 33.5. Down the line balls Gwen Heppell 75, Dot Christie 76, Nancye Hammet 77, Sue Hoskin 80, Veronica Park 80. Foster’s Little Bookshop February winner was Tanya Thorson.
41 and Barry Hughes won D Grade with 37. Pro-pin went to John Feddersen, while Kevin Castwood was nearest the pin on the 16th. Ball winners: R. Findlay, S. Nasreddin, L. Petersen 39; M. Fraser, N. Williamson 38; G. McDonald, N. Gallagher, M. Legge 37; N. Savino, P. Bates, N. Gillin, G. Sherman, R. Rees, F. de Bondt 36; H. Sedelies, J. Feddersen, E. Jenkins, P. Hartigan, B. Attwood 35; F. Chetcuti, R. Rumian, K. Wardle, S. Fisher 34. Tuesday The day’s event was kindly sponsored by Manna Gum Restaurant in Inverloch. An interesting variation of the individual par competition called Bisque par was
are welcome. Please book by ringing the club.
Ladies
Wednesday, March 7 FIFITY-ONE ladies contested the monthly medal stroke and the nine hole competition sponsored by House of Golf Pakenham and Beaches ‘n’ Cream on Wednesday. Monthly medal winner - Libby Seebeck net 68, A Grade - Ann Blundy 90-17-73, B Grade - Libby Seebeck 99-31-68, C Grade - Marianne Leaver 110-3575 countback Marg Danks. Scratch winner - Toni West 86. Nearest the pin: 14th Di Williams,16th Toni West. Putting Marg Berry 30 countback from two others. Down the line balls: Nancy Sperling 70, Loris Clark 72, Marg Danks 75, Bev Martin 75, Marion Bellingham 76, Coral Gray 76, Wendy Brown 76, Joy Runge 76, Marg Berry 76, Jan Birrell, 7 countback four others. Nine hole comp winner: Kit Boag 15 pts countback, Down the line: Hannah Martin 15 pts countback Marnie Hattam. Saturday, March 10 Stableford - 15 players: winner Di Williams (16) 39 pts. Nearest the pin 16th: Anne Gibson. Down the line balls: Portia Williamson 36 pts, Elaine Dempsey 36 pts, Rita de Bondt 33 pts, Georgina Mitchell 32 pts, Mary Brewis 32 pts countback two others. Last night of twilight golf is on Monday, March 19, nine holes, three person ambrose, from 5pm onwards, $12p/p including barbecue meal. Teams can be men, ladies and mixed, non-handicap players welcome. Phone the clubhouse 5664 3314 to book your tee, or if you would like to be in-
Mirboo North ON Wednesday March 7 the ladies monthly medal competition was played. The winner was S. Taylor 40 hcp, 115-40-75. Nearest the pin 6th and 13th R. Millsom. Down the line B. Stimson 99-23-76. Putting M. Thompson 28 putts. There were 19 starters on Thursday March 8 for the midweek competition. The CCR was71. The winner was Greg Gunn (31) 37 pts. Down the line: W. Warner 36 pts, R. Pentland 34 pts countback, J. Taylor 34 pts countback. Birdie 6th W. Warner.
Allambee Mirboo and District tennis PRELIMINARY finals were all played at Leongatha. In all three grades the result was not decided until the last set. Don’t miss next week’s grand finals. All three grades are being played at the Leongatha tennis courts. A good day’s tennis is assured. A Grade: The first ladies set went for an hour and a half, an 8/6 win to Leongatha North. Well played to all four ladies. Leongatha North ladies won the three sets. Leongatha Green men kept the match alive, win-
ning two of the three sets. North won the first mixed and had a five game lead, the next set Green won 8/4 and the lead was only one game. The last set went to a tie-breaker to Green. Leongatha North had won the extra set and the chance to play the grand final. A Reserve: Leongatha men won two sets and were three games up. Outtrim ladies kept the score even winning two sets, and the score before the mixed one game to Leongatha. The first two mixed were a set each way and
the scores were level. The last set went Leongatha’s way and a win by four games. Leongatha to play the grand final. B Grade: The other close match for the day. Korumburra men won two sets. Foster won the first ladies set 6/0 and before the mixed Korumburra led by three games. The first mixed Korumburra were 6/4, second Foster 6/2, and the scores were level. The last set decided this match. Chris and Kirby won the set for Korumburra and will play the grand final.
Results
A Grade: Leongatha North 5.55 d Leongatha Green 4.55. A Reserve: Leongatha 5.46 d Outtrim 4.42. B Grade: Korumburra 6.42 d Foster 3.38. Next week’s grand finals: A Grade - Baromi v Leongatha North, A Reserve - Koonwarra v Leongatha, B Grade - Outtrim v Korumburra. Presentation night follows at the RSL. Tickets are still available. There are 10 different clubs in the association and six different clubs are playing in the grand final. Well done to all clubs.
On the green: Ray Burton sinking a putt on the tenth at Leongatha while Geoff McDonald watches on.
Having a hit: Col Sperling, Jon Smith, David Vorwerg and Al Sperling were having a great day on the Leongatha Golf Course last week.
Veteran golfers come close IT was the day of the annual South Gippsland versus West Gippsland Veteran Golfers challenge for the sacred Mallee Root Trophy, held at the start of the day by the handsome, talented team from South Gippsland. Having travelled to Warragul on the day I can assure readers that the old maps sold in South Gippsland are well out of date. Areas shown as ‘bombing ranges’ or ‘Here be Monsters’ or even decorated with pictures of fire breathing dogs and seven headed dwarfs are incorrect. The area is beautiful, nowhere more so than the Warragul Country Club where the contest took place. Mother Nature had rained frequently over the previous two days to give the whole area a beautiful green lushness. For the first nine holes she continued to lushen up the course before resting from her labours and allowing us to battle on. Sixty-four West Gippsland players took
Foster THE course was in perfect condition for golf over the past week at Foster and is looking good coming up to the tournament. Tuesday and Thursday The Tuesday event carried over to Thursday. Dave Hutchinson (13) had 39 pts to win from George Draegar on 35 pts. The nearest the pin went to John Mathers. Friday Mr Consistency, Geoff Nott broke through for a win in Friday’s chicken run with 21 pts. The down the line balls went to John Stone, 19 pts, and John Mathers and Len Sellings both on 18 pts. The nearest the pin was won by Jason Pell. Saturday Saturday was the Monthly Medal and the R and J Prain Trophies. Rhys Ireland took out the medal and B Grade with a good score 92-23-69 net. Lloyd McKenzie won A Grade with 78-8-70. Lloyd also won the putting with 25 putts. The down the line balls went to Paul Spencer 98-28-70, Trevor Jones 95-25-70, Terry Parnall 90-20-70, Greg Dean 85-14-71, Scott Rathjen 82-10-72, and Noel Black 77-4-73. The best A Grade scratch score was Noel Black 77 and best B Grade scratch score was Terry Parnall with 90. Well
on 51 visitors from South Gippsland, considering the day’s gloomy beginning the total of 115 players was excellent. At the end of the day West Gippsland triumphed, averaging 29.23 stableford points to South’s 27.63 and so with weeping, wailings and teeth gnashing the Mallee Root was passed to the West Gippsland side, (as a temporary loan). Next year the venue will be at a South Gippsland course yet to be nominated. On the day, A Grade winner for South Gippsland was Rob Bright from Wonthaggi with 35 points. Graeme Calder from Woorayl was runnerup with 32. B Grade went to Gavin Blew, (Wonthaggi), 40, runner-up David Brown, (Wonthaggi) 33. C Grade was won by Tom Mallaghan, (Phillip Island), 32 and runner-up was Phil Chapman, (Wonthaggi) 31. Phil beat several others in a countback. Ball run down went to 29 points. The next event is the normal monthly stableford at Foster Golf Club on Thursday, March 22.
done Terry – good to see you back on the winning list. The nearest the pins were won by Trevor Jones, Tony Vanin, Fred Tyers and A Taylor. Kane Esler won the encouragement award with 90 net, just pipping Don Cripps who also deserved a mention for his 89 net. Final Stig Nelander Trophy results are in and Chris Foulds was leaking a bit of oil in the last round, but his score of 33 pts was still enough to hold off fast finishing Trevor Jones who had 41 pts. The final aggregate scores were Chris Foulds 154 pts, Trevor Jones 150 pts and Norm Cooper 146 pts. Congratulations Chris – your name now joins an exalted list on the honour board. The Division 3 side has its first Pennant match this Sun-
day, March 18, but the Division 1 side does not have its first match until April 1. The Division 3 side which is to hit off at 8am this Sunday at Woorayl is as follows – Phil Nightingall (captain), Phil Schofield, Colin Pulham, Greg Cox, Ben Cooper, Richard Johnson and Andrew Naylor. Emergency is Kane Esler. Good luck guys. Karen Pulham was not on hand to collect the $500 on Friday night, so it remains available next week. You must be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8 pm to be eligible to win the cash.Foster Tournament is this week with Ladies Day and Mens Ambrose (teams of four) on Thursday. Friday is Men and Ladies 4BBB with the Chicken Run in the afternoon. Saturday is the Mens Day with the Mixed Canadian on Sunday.
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.LDCA B GRADE DIVISION ONE
Ladder remains settled THE top four ladder positions in B Grade Division Two remained the same after Sunday’s last round except Inverloch finished third and OMK fourth.
OMK was upstaged when the Miners beat them; OMK 5/169 to the Miners’ 5/186. Miners’ victory was mainly due to Darren Beesey’s 97 not out with some power hitting including 12 fours and 2 sixes. Workers had a good workout against Phillip Island, Workers winning
6/226 over fourth placed Island 9/138. These two teams meet again this weekend in the semi and you’d have to think Wonthaggi will win through. David Dutchman has hit top form, the opener making 103 for Workers. Luke McGuirk took 4/32. Second placed Inverloch 7/155 easily accounted for Glen Alvie 54 while Nerrena finished its season with a win over Imperials 2/194 against the Imps 134. Dave Trotman scored 70 for Nerrena with Tim Clark a fine 75 not out. IMPERIALS lt NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. Z. Price
b. D. Johnson........................17 D. Trotman stp. A. Pellin b. S. McLennan ....................70 T. Clark n.o...............................75 Z. Trease n.o.............................22 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................2/194 (cc) Bowling: S. McLennan 1/22, R. O’Loughlin 0/41, Z. Price 0/18, L. Ballagh 0/19, G. Forrester 0/24, D. Johnson 1/16, J. Forrester 0/12, T. Sauvarin 0/18, J. Ginnane 0/18. 1st innings Imperials R. Higgins b. Z. Trease ..............0 Z. Price b. Z. Trease ...................0 A. Pellin c&b. B. Castles .........40 L. Ballagh b. A. Trotto .............17 D. Johnson c. L. Roberts b. B. Castles .........................26 J. Forrester b. J. Hoy ..................1 S. McLennan b. B. Castles .........5 R. O’Loughlin c. T. Clark b. J. Hoy .................................7 G. Forrester c. Z. Trease b. J. Hoy .................................0 J. Ginnane r.o. ..........................18 T. Sauvarin n.o. ..........................6
Extras ......................................14 Total .......................................134 Bowling: Z. Trease 2/9, B. Croatto 0/9, A. Trotto 1/22, T. Clark 0/29, B. Castles 3/41, J. Hoy 3/16. WON WORKMENS d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Won Workmens D. Dutchman c. L. Keating b. A. Matthews ...................103 S. Huitema lbw. b. A. Matthews .....................10 L. Sawyer lbw. b. R. Cleeland.......................36 C. Harvey c. B. Johnston b. R. Cleeland.........................4 A. Yann c&b. P. Francis ...........16 A. McLean n.o. ........................43 S. Williams c. B. Johnston b. D. Johnston ........................6 L. McGuirk n.o. .........................1 Extras ........................................8 Total .............................6/226 (cc) Bowling: A. Matthews 2/36, S. Niven 0/28, D. Johnston 1/42, R. Cleeland 2/22, Z. Brown 0/38,
J. Broomhall 0/28, P. Francis 1/28. 1st innings Phillip Island J. Broomhall lbw. b. A. McLean........................10 B. Johnston c. D. Turton b. L. McGuirk ......................32 L. Keating c. C. Harvey b. L. McGuirk ......................14 R. Cleeland c. D. Dutchman b. L. McGuirk ........................0 M. Francis b. L. McGuirk ..........4 G. Excell b. L. Sawyer ...............0 A. Matthews n.o. ......................34 P. Francis r.o. (D. Turton).........26 D. Johnston lbw. b. C. Harvey ...........................0 S. Niven stp. J. Sheerin b. D. Turton ............................0 Z. Brown n.o. .............................1 Extras ......................................17 Total ....................................9/138 Bowling: S. Williams 0/14, A. McLean 1/17, L. McGuirk 4/32, L. Sawyer 1/26, C. Harvey 1/23, A. Yann 0/12, D. Turton 1/5. WON MINERS d OMK
1st innings OMK A. Miller b. J. Armstrong .........42 T. Miller lbw. b. D. Beesey .........................22 R. White c. J. Honeysett b. J. Armstrong .......................6 J. Cochrane c. R. Birkett b. P. Owen ..............................6 G. Miller c. D. Beesey b. R. Birkett ..........................33 P. Harper n.o.............................23 D. McMeekin n.o. ....................10 Extras ......................................27 Total .............................5/169 (cc) Bowling: R. Birkett 1/24, C. Hams 0/33, D. Beesey 1/5, J. Piasente 0/25, J. Armstrong 2/39, P. Owen 1/28. 1st innings Won Miners P. Owen c. R. White b. J. Cochrane.........................9 J. Honeysett c. B. Maguire b. R. White .............................8 D. Beesey n.o. ..........................97 R. Birkett c. P. Green b. J. Cochrane.........................3 J. Armstrong c&b. P. Green .....32
W. Howson b. R. White ...........17 J. Waters n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................20 Total ....................................5/186 Bowling: M. Hems 0/31, D. Jeffries 0/25, B. Maguire 0/17, D. McMeekin 0/11, P. Green 1/20, J. Cochrane 2/32, R. White 2/42. INVERLOCH d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Inverloch L. Sharrock b............................22 S. Brayley c. ...............................1 J. Ogden r.o. ...............................1 N. Goodall c. ............................41 M. Anderson c. .........................49 J. Courtenay c........................... 11 W. Holmes b. ............................13 J. Griffiths n.o. ...........................4 B. Sword n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................14 Total .............................7/155 (cc) 1st innings Glen Alvie Extras ........................................9 Total .........................................54 Bowling: B. Sword 3/16, J. Courtenay 1/5, A. Hall 3/10, M. Anderson 1/8, C. Dudek 2/10.
.LDCA B GRADE DIVISION TWO
Korumburra finishes on top KORUMBURRA finished on top of the B2 ladder after accounting for third-placed OMK on Sunday.
Good shot: Mitchell Elliott hitting a four for the Imperials.
Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Semi finals - March 17 & 18 Home team Away Team Grade A1 Won Workmens v Won Miners
Ground
Umpire
W Turf
Inverloch
v Korumburra
Inv
G. Laird K. Lester C. Salmon A. Jordan
Grade A2 Phillip Island
v Koonwarra/RSK L Turf
Kilcunda-Bass
v MDU
Grade B1 Won Workmens v Phillip Island Inverloch
v OMK
Grade B2 Korumburra
v MDU
Kilcunda-Bass
v OMK
M. Heenan L. White FC Turf A. Roberts Ben Bek
McM R G. Wyatt I. Richards Inv FG S. Lanyon P. Absolon
LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............175.69 Inverloch ..........................172.39 Korumburra ....................152.45 Won Miners .....................144.00 Nerrena ..............................133.02 OMK .................................121.07 Imperials .............................98.27 Glen Alvie ...........................46.29 A Grade Division 2 Phillip Island....................197.17 Kilcunda-Bass..................172.52 MDU .................................157.42 Koonwarra - RSL............150.41 Poowong - Loch ................141.30 Town....................................89.56 Fish Creek-Tarwin...............86.88 Foster...................................58.19 B Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............197.47 Inverloch ..........................170.83 OMK.................................162.32 Phillip Island....................150.31 Nerrena .............................. 113.99 Wonthaggi Miners ............. 111.08 Glen Alvie ...........................94.97 Imperials .............................46.97 B Grade Division 2 Korumburra ....................175.27
Kilcunda-Bass..................174.99 OMK.................................161.59 MDU .................................151.60 Town.................................. 117.06 Koonwarra RSL ................103.56 Fish Creek-Tarwin...............98.97 Poowong-Loch ....................59.03 C Grade Division 1 Won Miners .....................186.18 Won Workmens ...............161.85 Inverloch ..........................152.92 Kilcunda-Bass..................138.35 Phillip Island .....................109.72 Nerrena ..............................106.16 Town....................................82.50 Korumburra .........................71.49 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island....................188.46 OMK.................................179.50 MDU Red .........................160.90 Imperials ..........................157.62 Koonwarra-RSL ................141.86 Won Workmens .................104.56 Kilcunda-Bass .....................94.72 Foster...................................91.12 Glen Alvie ...........................78.78 MDU Blue...........................47.93 Poowong-Loch ....................37.69 Town......................................0.00
Kor Res I. Thomas J. Lea Bass 1 A. Stride G. Goss
FISH CREEK-TARWIN lt KOONWARRA-RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL Extras.......................................... 19 Total ................................6/156 (cc) Bowling: J. Pouw 1/27, M. McGannon 1/12, T. Stybosh 1/20, T. Smith 0/23, A. Law 0/18, L. Buckland 2/22, G. Buckland 1/29. 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin A. Law b. ....................................... 1 J. Pouw c........................................ 0 G. Buckland lbw............................ 3 M. Bright c. ................................... 9 J. Darcy b..................................... 30 T. Smith b. ..................................... 3 T. Stybosh b. .................................. 0 M. McGannon b. ........................... 1 L. Buckland n.o. ............................ 1 T. Peters c. ..................................... 0 M. Rogers stp. ............................... 0 Extras.......................................... 12
C Grade Division 1
Grade C1 Won Miners
v Kilcunda-Bass Won FG L. Boyd G. Sauvarin Won Workmens v Inverloch GA B. Thomas TBA Grade C2 Phillip Island v Imperials Newh B. Allan T. Rogers OMK v MDU Red Outt M. Wishart D. Harris
OMK batted first and was bowled out for 113 after 32 overs. In reply Korumburra made 129 but was 6/48 at one stage. J. Richards with 33 and B. Kerr with 20 were the top scorers. Despite missing on finals action Koony RSL 6/156 finished on a high, beating Fish Creek Tarwin 60. Fourth placed MDU 3/189 were too strong for Poowong/Loch 8/122. Cameron Harris made 75 while Dale Thomas hit 40. Brett Spokes was good with bat and ball for United, scoring 34 not out and taking 4/25. Kilcunda-Bass, second on the ladder, finished full of confidence, with 6/149 to Town’s 6/139. Jaydan Tregear top scored in this match for Killy-Bass with 63.
Quick hands: Imperials wicket keeper, Troy Williams was doing a great job against Nerrena on Saturday.
Inverloch 9/179 (cc) (W. Williams 51, J. Turner 3/24) d Won Workmens 137 (R. Geyer 90, J. Jackson 3/20). Nerrena 2/217 (cc) (T. Renden 83, H. Dubberley 2/26) d Town 9/105 (G. Pouw 35, J. Hoy 3/19). Kilcunda-Bass 9/120 (cc) (B. Fisher 38, C. Honeysett 3/17) lt Won Miners 8/142 (cc) (Z. Zanella 32, T. Stacey-
Total ............................................ 60 MDU d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings MDU D. Jones hit wckt. b. D. Norton............................... 0 C. Harris c. R. Staindl b. D. Norton............................. 75 D. Thomas c. R. Humphrey b. S. McKinnon ....................... 40 B. Spokes n.o............................... 34 J. Sinclair n.o. .............................. 24 Extras.......................................... 16 Total ................................3/189 (cc) Bowling: D. Norton 2/33, S. McKinnon 1/44, N. Hancock 0/23, R. Knox 0/40, V. Rawat 0/25, S. Magnusson 0/16. 1st innings Poowong-Loch R. Humphrey r.o. (B. Thomas)..... 5 S. Magnusson b. S. Riley............ 39 N. Hancock c. C. Harris b. B. Coulter ............................ 20 D. Norton c. C. Harris b. B. Spokes............................. 22 R. Knox stp. J. Sinclair b. B. Spokes............................. 22 V. Rawat stp. J. Sinclair b. B. Spokes............................... 0 H. Elms n.o.................................... 1 R. Staindl r.o. ................................. 1 B. Elms c. C. Harris b. B. Spokes............................... 2 S. McKinnon n.o. .......................... 0 Extras...........................................11 Total ................................8/122 (cc) Bowling: M. Martin 0/12, L. Mercer 0/10, B. Thomas 0/28, B. Coulter 1/22, C. Harris 0/3, S. Riley 1/20, B. Spokes 4/25. OMK lt KORUMBURRA 1st innings OMK P. Miller r.o. (K. Dorman)............. 7 M. Walker c. J. Greenwood b. H. James ................................ 4 G. Adams lbw. b. N. Allen ............................... 15 C. Truscott b. H. James ................. 8 R. Quaife b. J. Greenwood ......... 44 N. Audino b. N. Allen ................... 0 D. Halliday c. J. Greenwood b. P. Dunlevie ............................ 1 G. Knox n.o. ................................ 17 G. Lomagno r.o. (H. James) ......... 1 C. O’Brien c. P. Dunlevie b. K. Dorman............................. 1 T. Knox c. A. Balfour b. J. Turnbull.............................. 5 Extras ........................................... 10 Total .......................................... 113 Bowling: J. Turnbull 1/16, H. James 2/33, N. Allen 2/28, P. Dunlevie 1/20, J. Greenwood 1/5, K. Dorman 1/6, T. Gray 0/4. 1st innings Korumburra
Van Steensel 3/13). Phillip Island 9/166 (J. Scott 3/38) d Korumburra 138 (D. Fearnley 46).
C Grade Division 2 MDU Blue 9/94 (cc) (K. Robinson n.o. 31) lt Phillip Island 2/102 (S. Lofthouse 1/19). OMK 6/176 (cc) (D. Olden 76, B. Maskell 5/39) d Imperials 8/163 (cc) (T. Cashin 51, D. Wylie 3/21).
J. Greenwood c&b. G. Adams...... 8 P. Dunlevie b. C. O’Brien ............. 0 A. Balfour c. T. Knox b. C. O’Brien ............................. 0 J. Richards b. R. Quaife .............. 33 T. Allen c. C. Truscott b. G. Adams ............................... 0 N. Allen c. C. O’Brien b. C. Truscott ........................... 17 K. Dorman c. C. O’Brien b. R. Quaife ............................. 19 B. Kerr n.o. .................................. 20 J. Turnbull r.o. (G. Adams) ......... 11 T. Gray b. N. Audino..................... 9 H. James c. M. Walker b. N. Audino .............................. 2 Extras.......................................... 10 Total .......................................... 129 Bowling: G. Lomagno 0/8, C. O’Brien 2/25, G. Adams 2/26, C. Truscott 1/16, D. Halliday 0/9, R. Quaife 2/12, N. Audino 2/17, G. Knox 0/12. TOWN lt KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Town G. Young r.o. (D. Clay) ............... 10 B. Moore b. D. Masinovic ............ 9 M. Davies c. D. Clay b. B. Egeberg ........................... 38 G. Goss c. T. Aplin b. H. Grace .............................. 15 K. Fleming b. S. Blake ............... 20 M. Warren n.o.............................. 19 J. Schelling c. D. Masinovic b. J. Dakin................................ 14 S. Clark n.o. ................................... 0 Extras.......................................... 14 Total ................................6/139 (cc) Bowling: D. Masinovic 1/23, R. Duff 0/20, B. Egeberg 1/16, J. Dakin 1/26, H. Grace 1/25, S. Blake 1/19. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin c. M. Warren b. S. Clark ................................ 24 R. Gardiner c. J. Schelling b. S. Clark ................................ 22 J. Tregear b. M. Davies ............... 63 H,. Grace c. G. Goss b. M. Warren.............................. 6 S. Blake c. S. Clark b. M. Warren.............................. 2 D. Clay n.o. ................................. 23 D. Masinovic c. M. Davies b. B. Davies ............................... 1 R. Duff n.o. .................................... 3 Extras ............................................. 4 Total .......................................6/149 Bowling: S. Clark 2/28, M. Davies 1/40, B. Moore 0/21, M. Warren 2/14, D. Goss 0/21, G. Goss 0/18, M. Luscombe 0/3, B. Davies 1/4.
Foster 9/167 (R. Prain 27, L. Petrie 2/26) d KilcundaBass 8/141 (cc) (R. Blackney 50, J. Dows 2/14). Glen Alvie 9/96 (cc) (G. Chisholm 18, S. Anderson 3/9) lt Koonwarra-RSL 3/108 (J. Missen 44, S. Singh 2/25). Won Workmens 9/214 (cc) (D. Beaumont 62, J. Riley 6/31) d MDU Red 9/204 (cc) (D. Sinclair 62, M. Cadwallender 2/18).
“THE STAR”, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - PAGE 69
• A GRADE DIVISION ONE
Heartbreak end for OMK OMK came within a whisker of scraping into the Division One cricket finals on Sunday, however lost the last game of the regular season by just one run. Had OMK hit just two more runs they would have beaten Wonthaggi Miners and deposed them from fourth spot. OMK captain Barry Wyatt said at one stage they were sitting at 5/70 in the chase but a good partnership between Daniel Lloyd 52 and himself 25 saw OMK edge closer. Peter Dell down the order kept the runs ticking over and it was OMK which re-
quired 12 runs from the last two overs. With two balls to go they needed four runs for victory. However Dell was caught and bowled by Miners’ Donohue on the second last ball. Still requiring four runs from the final ball, OMK hit two and fell one run short of tying the scores and two from the required victory. “It was a disappointing end to the season for us but OMK still has three of four teams in finals so that’s a good thing for the club,” Wyatt said. It was a great hitout for Miners who had a really good contest leading into their big derby match against top side and old foes Wonthaggi Workmens in this weekend’s
Quick arm: Aaron DeGennaro puts one down the pitch for the Imperials on Saturday.
semi-final match. Workers didn’t have a very competitive match when they played cellar-dwellers Glen Alvie. Workers batted first and made 3/222 from their 40 overs; Tim Hooper 47 and David Britt 49 sharing in an 89 run opening stand. Ryan Thomas made 48 while Gavin Britt fine tuned his batting with a well made 71 not out. In reply Glen Alvie capitulated, making just 53, making it a quick adjournment to the sheds for refreshments. Another match important in finals context was the match between Inverloch and Korumburra. These same two teams will battle it out in the semi-final this weekend. Inverloch batted first and made 2/245 with top scorer being Jason Smith on 77 and Tim Thornby not out 69. Dylan Clark finished with 47 not out and Walter Taberner 22. Korumburra began the chase well enough and reached 52 before Cook was bowled. In came Anoj Katipearachchi who set about the task of overhauling the Inverloch total. He combined with Rigby who made 44 in a 42 run partnership. However while Katipearachchi was building his innings, other batsmen were failing around him. Rankin took the prize wicket of Weerasinghe for 7 and the middle order provided little resistance. With a magnificent 113 by Katipearachchi, the ‘Burra almost got there, falling just four runs short of the total. It augurs well for a top semifinal between these two teams this weekend Mark McCall crushed Glen Alvie’s bats, taking 6/16 from his eight overs and being the most successful association bowler this round. Nerrena and Imperials played for pride in their contest, with Nerrena batting first
and making 8/238. Gerard Murphy batted superbly, managing to just make his 100, finishing not out on this total. Damien Symmons hit up 48. In reply Imperials made just 128, K. Gray’s 47 easily the best total of the innings. NERRENA d IMPERIALS 1st innings Nerrena C. Friebe c. T. Williams b. A. DeGennaro ....................1 M. Clark c. T. Williams b. A. DeGennaro ....................1 D. Symmons b. B. Davidson....48 G. Murphy n.o. .......................100 T. Wightman c. M. Elliott b. B. Davidson......................28 D. Baldi c. L. Rogers b. K. Gray...............................0 P. Matheson c. B. Davidson b. K. Gray.............................31 R. Clark c. b. K. Gray...............................2 J. Renden c. M. Lafferty b. A. DeGennaro ....................1 T. Trotman n.o. ...........................0 Extras ......................................25 Total .............................8/238 (cc) Bowling: L. Rogers 0/40, A. DeGennaro 3/30, M. Lafferty 0/47, B. Davidson 2/37, M. Elliott 0/40, K. Gray 3/40. 1st innings Imperials B. Davidson c. D. Baldi b. C. Eva.................................9 K. Gray b. M. Clark .................47 S. Vagg lbw. b. T. Wightman .......................0 L. Rogers c. J. Renden b. T. Wightman .....................10 T. Williams c. P. Matheson b. C. Eva.................................1 M. Lafferty c. C. Eva .................8 G. Sauvarin c. G. Murphy b. M. Clark ...........................10 M. Elliott n.o. ...........................13 A. DeGennaro c. C. Eva b. C. Friebe.............................5 A. Meyer r.o. (D. Symmons)......6 Extras ......................................18 Total ..................................10/128 Bowling: P. Matheson 0/10, R. Clark 0/19, C. Eva 3/44, T. Wightman 2/24, D. Symmons 0/9, M. Clark 2/13, C. Friebe 1/6. GLEN ALVIE lt WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens T. Hooper c. D. Tiziani b. D. Williams ......................47 D. Britt c&b. B. Ould ...............49 R. Thomas c. R. Matthews b. B. Ould .............................48 G. Britt n.o. ..............................71 M. Thomas n.o. ..........................4
Got him: the Imperials celebrate a wicket against Nerrena on Saturday. Extras .........................................3 Total .............................3/222 (cc) Bowling: J. Hales 0/29, P. Roberts 0/24, D. Williams 1/26, D. Tiziani 0/30, B. Ould 2/59, K. Simpson 0/52. 1st innings Glen Alvie S. Smith b. J. Thomas ................4 S. Lowe c. R. Thomas b. M. McCall ..........................4 P. Roberts c. G. Bolding b. M. McCall ..........................0 J. Tiziani c. J. Liddle b. M. McCall ..........................0 D. Tiziani c. G. Bolding b. M. McCall ........................13 B. Ould c. G. Britt b. M. McCall ..........................0 R. Matthews b. M. McCall.........0 J. Wheeler r.o. ..........................18 J. Hales c. D. Britt b. C. Harvey ...........................2 D. Williams b. J. Sheerin ...........0 K. Simpson n.o...........................2 Extras ......................................10 Total .........................................53 Bowling: J. Thomas 1/8, M. McCall 6/16, C. Harvey 1/10, M. Thomas 0/11, J. Sheerin 1/5.
OMK lt WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners M. Donohue c. D. Lloyd b. B. Wyatt ...........................72 A. Donohue c. W. Dowell b. J. Wilson .............................5 J. O’Reilly c. K. Kerr b. A. Meade ............................5 J. Andrighetto c. J. Wilson
b. B. Wyatt ...........................15 P. Jordan c. J. Paterson b. G. Pickles .........................26 M. Johnson c. D. Lloyd b. P. Dell ...............................12 K. Smith b. B. Wyatt ..................4 C. Thomas c. D. Lloyd b. B. Wyatt ...........................16 B. Foon c. A. Meade b. B. Wyatt .............................4 P. Burgess lbw. b. P. Dell .................................0 D. Foon n.o. ...............................1 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................169 Bowling: P. Dell 2/21, A. Meade 1/29, J. Wilson 1/44, K. Kerr 0/4, G. Pickles 1/31, B. Wyatt 5/37. 1st innings OMK J. Wilson c. C. Thomas b. B. Foon.............................16 K. Kerr c. P. Burgess b. B. Foon.............................15 D. Lloyd c. K. Smith b. D. Foon ............................52 T. Wyatt c. C. Thomas b. M. Johnson .........................3 G. Pickles c. M. Donohue b. M. Johnson .......................16 J. Paterson c&b. M. Johnson......0 B. Wyatt b. D. Foon .................25 W. Dowell b. J. Andrighetto .......1 J. Van Rooye n.o. ..................... 11 P. Dell c&b. A. Donohue..........15 A. Meade n.o. .............................2 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................9/168 (cc) Bowling: B. Foon 2/25, P.
Burgess 0/27, M. Johnson 3/36, A. Donohue 1/20, J. Andrighetto 1/41, D. Foon 2/17.
KORUMBURRA lt INVERLOCH
1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. A. Katipearachchi b. L. Williams .......................22 T. Thornby n.o. .........................69 J. Smith c. J. Oxlee b. I. Osman ...........................77 D. Clark n.o. .............................47 Extras .......................................30 Total .............................2/245 (cc) Bowling: A. Katipearachchi 0/36, D. Wyhoon 0/46, L. Williams 1/42, B. Bailey 0/23, U. Weerasinghe 0/47, I. Osman 1/43. 1st innings Korumburra J. Cook b. L. Rankin ................ 11 K. Rigby b. L. Rankin ..............44 A. Katipearachchi b. J. Smith .......................... 113 U. Weerasinghe b. L. Rankin .....7 I. Osman r.o. .............................14 D. Wyhoon r.o. ...........................9 C. Smith lbw. b. J. Smith ..............................8 B. Bailey n.o. ...........................13 K. Miller lbw. b. J. Smith ..............................0 J. Oxlee n.o. ...............................5 Extras ......................................17 Total ....................................8/241 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/32, K. Rothier 0/56, L. Rankin 3/29, D. Clark 0/37, N. Cant 0/58, J. Smith 3.23.
• A GRADE DIVISION ONE
Koonwarra RSL makes finals KOONWARRA Leongatha RSL made the semi-finals of the A2 division after defeating Fish Creek Tarwin on Sunday.
The unlucky team is Poowong-Loch which only has itself to blame after failing to haul in a gettable total against MDU. Koony batted first in its match and scored 6/237 with Braydan Moscript making 44 and Darcy O’Connor 71 in an opening stand of 104. Shane Moore made 42 in the total. In reply Fish Creek Tarwin was bowled out in the 38th over for 169, Norm Wilkins 43 being the best score. Nick Arnup took 5/31 in a great tune-up for the finals. MDU third was up against Poowong-Loch fourth, with the season of both teams potentially on the line with Koony stalking the four. MDU batted first and made 9/171 with Cameron Le Page building a fine score of 76, with Craig Hoober 34 putting on 104 runs for the second wicket. A collapse in the middle order left the door open for PoowongLoch. In reply Poowong-Loch got to 2/86 at one stage and
then 3/115 and looked on top of the chase. But some tight MDU bowling made runs hard to get and time and overs were Poowong-Loch’s enemy. Despite losing just six wickets, Poowong-Loch was contained to be 6/157 at the close. Top side Phillip Island 6/269 scored a big win over bottom side Foster 102. Alex Manteit top scored for the Island with 73. In the other game, second placed Kilcunda-Bass 9/165 as expected, dispatched Town for 118.
b. N. Arnup ................................ 5 C. Fisher lbw. b. N. Arnup ................................ 0 N. Wilkins c. B. Anderson b. S. Sperling ........................... 43 H. Buckland b. T. Gordon............. 9 M. Watkins c. S. Sperling b. N. Arnup .............................. 13 S. Rabbitt c. T. Gordon b. N. Arnup .............................. 11 C. Bawden b. N. Arnup ................ 0 W. Cocksedge n.o. ...................... 25 M. Van Boven b. J. Kennedy........ 3 A. Straw b. J. Kennedy ................. 0 Extras.......................................... 22 Total .......................................... 169 Bowling: J. Kennedy 2/18, T. Gordon 1/41, N. Arnup 5/31, B. Moscript 0/17, S. Sperling 1/29, B. Thomas 1/25.
KOONWARRA-RSL d FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL B. Moscript stp. W. Cocksedge b. H. Buckland ........................ 44 D. O’Connor c. M. Watkins b. M. Van Boven ..................... 71 S. Sperling c. N. Wilkins b. S. Rabbitt ............................. 20 S. Moore lbw. b. C. Bawden ........................... 42 B. Anderson n.o........................... 20 B. Thomas c. M. Watkins b. A. Straw ................................. 6 N. Grimes b. C. Bawden............... 1 J. Kennedy n.o............................. 10 Extras.......................................... 23 Total ................................6/237 (cc) Bowling: C. Bawden 2/48, S. Rabbitt 1/36, A. Straw 1/49, J. Law 0/43, H. Buckland 1/27, M. Van Boven 1/23, C. Fisher 0/10. 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Watkins b. B. Thomas............ 38 J. Law c. S. Sperling
POOWONG-LOCH lt MDU 1st innings MDU C. LePage b. R. Greaves............. 76 M. Le Page c. P. Dyer b. A. Jenkins .............................. 1 C. Hoober c. A. Jenkins b. D. Brown ............................. 34 W. Prosser c. C. Fraser b. D. Brown ............................... 1 S. Arnup c. R. Greaves b. A. Jenkins .............................. 3 M. Cantwell c. G. Birnie b. A. Jenkins .............................. 9 S. McRae c. C. Knox b. A. Jenkins ............................. 6 M. Olden r.o. (L. Green) ............... 1 R. Olden r.o. (L. Green) ................ 5 T. Harris n.o. .................................. 3 M. Patching n.o. ............................ 4 Extras.......................................... 28 Total ................................9/171 (cc) Bowling: A. Jenkins 4/19, R. Greaves 1/42, G. Birnie 0/20, D. Brain 0/37, C. Knox 0/28, D. Brown 2/12.
1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox b. M. Cantwell................ 9 C. Fraser b. S. Arnup................... 16 P. Dyer b. S. McRae .................... 33 R. Greaves lbw. b. M. Patching ......................... 41 A. Jenkins c. R. Olden b. S. Arnup............................... 10 D. Brain c. b. M. Patching ......................... 21 D. Brown n.o. .............................. 10 G. Birnie n.o. ................................. 3 Extras.......................................... 14 Total ................................6/157 (cc) Bowling: T. Harris 0/19, M. Cantwell 1/16, M. Patching 2/18, S. Arnup 2/28, M. Le Page 0/26, S. McRae 1/44. PHILLIP ISLAND d FOSTER 1st innings Foster M. Lynch c. M. Price b. L. Cleeland .......................... 14 S. Lanyon b. S. Boyack ................ 0 P. Dower c. A. Manteit b. S. Kirton ................................ 4 J. Toner lbw. b. L. Cleeland .......................... 26 S. Elliott c. S. Murdoch b. L. Cleeland .......................... 26 G. Tanner r.o. (M. Price) ............... 2 J. Prain b. S. Kirton ....................... 0 N. Vening c. G. Odgers b. L. Cleeland ............................ 1 R. Dower n.o. ................................ 0 B. Corrie b. L. Cleeland................ 6 B. Hateley b. L. Cleeland ............. 0 Extras.......................................... 23 Total .......................................... 102 Bowling: S. Kirton 2/14, S. Boyack 1/8, G. Odgers 0/12, J. Emery 0/12, L. Cleeland 6/30, S. Murdoch 0/21, C. Wilson 0/1. 1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards c. S. Lanyon b. G. Tanner ............................. 29
S. Murdoch c. J. Prain b. G. Tanner ............................. 45 T. Hornsby c. P. Dower b. G. Tanner ............................... 2 A. Manteit c. B. Hateley b. B. Corrie .............................. 73 J. Emery r.o. (G. Tanner) ............ 37 L. Cleeland c. b. P. Dower ................................ 3 M. Price c. S. Lanyon b. J. Prain ................................. 14 S. Boyack n.o. ............................. 23 C. Wilson n.o. .............................. 18 Extras.......................................... 25 Total ................................6/269 (cc) Bowling: J. Prain 1/37, P. Dower 1/44, B. Corrie 1/47, G. Tanner 3/32, S. Elliott 0/23, S. Lanyon 0/40, J. Toner 0/26, B. Hateley 0/10, N. Vening 0/9. KILCUNDA-BASS d TOWN 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass S. Oates c. J. Schelling b. W. Turner ............................. 24 P. Mohascy c. J. Withers b. J. Hume................................ 12 J. Dakin c. b. J. Burge................................ 14 T. Miller c. I. McCallum b. J. Burge................................ 17 A. Larcombe c. J. Hume b. J. Bolge ................................ 15 A. Shackelford c&b. J. Bolge....... 1 C. Hart n.o. .................................. 32 C. Davidson r.o.............................. 1 S. Tapscott b. J. Schelling ............. 1 D. Pipicelli c. A. Hickey b. J. Withers ............................. 24 J. Mahood n.o. ............................... 0 Extras.......................................... 24 Total ................................9/165 (cc) Bowling: J. Schelling 1/45, J. Burge 2/24, J. Hume 1/19, W. Turner 1/21, J. Bolge 2/27, J. Withers 1/28.
Solid hit: Damien Simmons gets a good hit out to square leg for Nerrena. 1st innings Town J. Burge b. A. Shackelford ............ 6 I. McCallum c. A. Larcombe b. D. Pipicelli............................. 0 J. Withers c. S. Oates b. J. Dakin................................ 21 J. Hume c. C. Hart b. D. Pipicelli........................... 15 J. Schelling c. A. Larcombe b. J. Dakin................................ 15 M. Borschman b. C. Davidson ..... 5 A. Hickey c. C. Hart b. J. Dakin.................................. 0
S. Fixter c. C. Davidson.............. 13 W. Turner c. S. Oates b. C. Davidson........................... 7 I. Hanks c. A. Shackelford .......... 19 J. Bolge n.o. ................................... 1 Extras.......................................... 16 Total .......................................... 118 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 2/30, A. Shackelford 1/18, C. Davidson 2/24, J. Dakin 3/8, J. Mahood 2/22, S. Tapscott 0/9.
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Campdraft huge success THE TARWIN Valley Campdraft held at the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve was a great success over the long weekend. The event included over 850 runs plus finals and more than 1100 cattle supplied by local farmers.
Riders travelled from all over Victoria to compete, with some coming from as far as Camperdown and Casterton. The Hawkesbury River Saddle Draft was won by Peter Bolton from Sale. The Electric Ants put on a great night of entertainment on Saturday,
while plenty of fun and games were had on the Sunday night. Organisers thanked the truck drivers, who did a marvellous job over the whole weekend, and local clubs for providing food and beverages. Full the full report and results see next week’s Star.
All smiles: Courtney Martin and Heidi Burgess from Korumburra had a fun time together at the campdraft.
Campdraft at Dumbalk: Ken Robinson from Drouin, Rob Goff from Lardner and Wayne Reid from Koonwarra sit back and watch all the action at the Tarwin Lower campdraft on the weekend.
No horsing around: Robert Bell from Buffalo keeps close to his cow at the Tarwin Lower campdraft last Saturday.
McKnight named in Olympic squad By Jacob de Kunder LEONGATHA runner Kaila McKnight has been selected for the London Olympics.
Kaila was informed on Tuesday of the news and was relieved she had made it. The announcement came on the back of her win in the Qantas Melbourne Track Classic and Olympic Trials on March 3. “I’m quite excited and I’m relieved that the race was over on Saturday night,” she said. Kaila has been running for years in the 1500m event and has competed at the Commonwealth Games, world championships and various overseas athletics meets. The Olympics has always been a goal for the 25-year-old and it has been a long journey to selection. “When I was at the Commonwealth Games, everyone had started talking about London,” Kaila said. “I wanted to get there but it was a really big step from the Commonwealth Games because the standard is three seconds more and all that sort of stuff.” An “A” qualifying time of 4:05.65 which Kaila ran at the World Championships in Korea last year re-
Heading to London: Leongatha runner Kaila McKnight has been named in the Australian team for the London Olympics. sulted in consideration for selection in the Australian team. “There wasn’t a day I decided I wanted to make the Olympics. A time of 4:05 was always a goal of mine and 4:06 was the qualifier, so I was so happy,” she said. “I qualified just 12 days into the qualifying period and had a lot of time to think about it.” Kaila and her family have been preparing for possible selection for the Olympics for months now. “It’s been a long process. I had to get measured for my gear before I could qualify and my parents had to buy tickets before I could even qualify,” she said.
Kaila is planning to join her team in London by the end of June, preparing for the games, which start on July 27. The running star is continuing her normal training regime. “I’m heading up to Falls Creek for altitude training for a couple of weeks but my training is going to stay the same pretty much,” she said. “I’ve been a little bit injured so I need to get my fitness back, get to that fit point and then lift another level above that. “This year the Olympics are the focus and I’m not going to be competing much up until the games.” Being well prepared is the key and Kaila said she is looking to be in a good
place mentally and physically leading up to the games. “I’m stronger than what I was this time last year, and I’ve got more experience from world champs and racing overseas,” she said, “You’ve just got to be that strong and know that you can do those times when it’s needed. I’m not intimidated by the other runners. “I want to be able to do it and not have to have the best day of my life to get there; I want to be strong enough.” A niggling injury has been plaguing the athletics star lately, but it should be healed by the time she gets to London. “I was racing at a small meet and it was my first race in a while, when I could feel the blisters developing,” she said. “That was back in January and they’re still there, but if I could rest they would heal, but I don’t have time to rest. I just manage and dress it and look after it. It’s nothing too serious. I can do 98 per cent of my training now.” The Star wishes Kaila the best of luck with her training leading up to the Olympics.
Moto day great fun
THE two day open, hosted by the Korumburra Motorcycle Club at Outtrim over the weekend was a big success.
Local rider: Jack Hemming from Leongatha gets ready to compete on the junior open day over the weekend.
Luke Tescarini, vice president of the club was impressed with the event. “It was a fantastic weekend. A lot of effort was put in to the event, which paid off,” Mr Tescarini said. “The community put a lot of work in to preparing the ground before the event, as it needed to be approved by Motorcycle Victoria before the event could go ahead. “It was obviously an event that people were keen about and interested in attending.” Lots of riders enjoyed the popular track at Outtrim in great weather over the weekend..
Junior open: Korumburra Motorcycle Club president Darren Taylor and vice president Luke Pescarini keep an eye on the track during the races.
Green flag: the 13 to 16-year-old A and B grade riders take off at the Korumburra Motorcycle Club junior open on Saturday.
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And they’re off: jockeys and horses complete the first lap of the Betfair Stony Creek Cup on Sunday.
Men’s fashion: Jan Fletcher from Leongatha convinced boyfriend Tom O’Dwyer from East Melbourne to enter Fashions on the Field, which saw him win the men’s section. The judges complimented Tom on his country look, which was perfect for the Stony Creek raceday.
King sweeps cup
Continued from page 72. Tom admitted it was his girlfriend Jan Fletcher from Leongatha who entered him in the competition. Finally it was the ladies’ turn to grace the stage, with the final heat narrowed down to eight different outfits. It was a close call, but Jenny Beard from Langwarrin South was announced the winner; the combination of a navy blue and white dress and navy blue netted fascinator was stunning, with her classic look completed by the addition of white gloves and white beaded necklace. Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Ralph Gallagher was very happy with the day as a whole and was impressed with the horses and the fashion on the day.
Results Track: Slow (7) Daily Double: races 6 and 8: Second King (7) - He’s Ready (9) $36.40. Subs: 3,4. Quaddie: races 5,6,7,8: (2) (7) (12) (9): $2,335.60. Subs: 5,3,2,4. 1 - NESCI TRANSPORT MDN PLATE 1100M: 1.80 fav INSTANT CAMERA (b g 3y Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) Flowerdrum (USA). Trainer: Jason Warren) 58 (B. Melham) 1, 15.00 MANHATTAN GOLD 56.5 (B. Higgins) 2, 9.50 OBLIQUITY 56.5 (J. Noonan) 3. Scr: Biscay Dia-
mond, Out of Dubai. Len, 1½ len, 1:10.45 (No sect time). TAB Nos: 5 10 11. Win $1.60 place $4.10 $2.60 $2.50. Q: $10.70. E: $13.70. Duets: 5-10: $5.00, 5-11: $3.20, 1011: $22.70. T: $73.70. First 4: 5-10-11-8: $586.30. Sub: 5. Scr: 1,2. 2 - BOOK OWL MDN PLATE 1000M: 2.40 FAV FRANKLY FAST (b f 3y Bel Esprit - Frank’s Hack. Trainer: Robert Kingston) 56 (Ryan Maloney) 1, 5.50 LEICA BLIZZARD 56 (B. Melham) 2, 26.00 BULLOCK HEART 58 (N. Callow) 3. Scr: Vatican, Sea ‘n’ Believe. 1¼ len, 2 len. 1:01.69 (No sect time). TAB Nos: 8 9 1. Win $2.10 place $1.04 $2.50 $7.70. Q: $7.60. E: $12.60. Duets: 8-9: $3.10, 8-1: $10.90, 9-1: $24.90. T: $130.70. D: $4.90. First 4: 8-9-1-3: $642.80. Sub: 8. Scr: 5,11. Track Changed to: Slow (6) 3 - EL DORADO TRAVEL MDN PLATE 2100m: 2.80 STATUTE (b/br m 4y Cape Cross (IRE) - Bylaw (USA). Trainer: Luke Oliver) 56.5 (B. Melham) 1, 1.80 fav MOXIE AIR 58.5 (N. Callow) 2, 8.00 RAINBOW HUSSONET 56.5 (P. Mertens) 3. Scr: Corkscrewer, Strogar, Cheree’s Princess Hd, 4½ len. 2:21.71 (No sect time). TAB Nos: 7 2 6. Win $2.70 place $1.70 $1.20 NTD. Q: $2.10. E: $5.70. T: $9.10. D: $11.60. First 4: 7-2-6-4: $22.20. Sub: 2. Scr: 1,3,5. 4 - WELSHPOOL HOTEL MDN PLATE 1600m: 1.55 fav ALL CONQUER-
Stony Creek Cup’s classiest ladies: Fashions on the Field judge, and winner from last year Nicole Salmon congratulates winner Jenny Beard from Langwarrin South, who looked stunning in navy blue and white dress and netted fascinator.
ING (br g 3y Domesday - Judy. Trainer: Jason Warren) 58 (B. Melham) 1, 8.50 KING’S A STAR 58.5 (B. Higgins) 2, 51.00 GREAT THOU ART 58 (E. Cassar) 3. Scr: Track Master, Forever Day, Unreal, Venetian Sky. ¾ len. 8 lens 1:42.12. (No sect time). TAB Nos: 15 3 9. Win $1.50 place $1.04 $2.00 $8.50. Q: $3.50. E: $5.00. Duets: 15-3: $2.90, 15-9: $8.80, 3-9: $38.20. T: $83.30. D: $4.70. First 4: 153-9-14: $427.40. Sub: 15. Scr: 7(L),8,11,12. 5 - TAC HCP (72) 1600m: 6.50 VERY FAST (b g 7y Jugah (USA) - Valdree. Trainer: J.R. Welsh) 59.5 (P. Mertens) 1, 5.00 LADY OF THE LAMP 54 (B. Higgins) 2, 4.80 NARINGALING 54 (R.N. Booth) 3. Scr: Blaze Adrift, Law And Order. 4½ len, len. 1:40.42. (No sect time). TAB Nos: 2 6 9. Win $6.20 place $2.70 $2.80 NTD. Q: $19.70. E: $36.90. T: $175.80. D: $12.20. First 4: 2-6-9-4: $715.00. Sub: 5. Scr: 1,8. 6 - BETFAIR STONY CREEK CUP 2100m: 3.10 SECOND KING (b/br g 5y King Of Prussia - Chinju. Trainer: M.C. Kent) 54 (P. Mertens) 1, 2.70 fav MODULE 59 (A. Darmanin) 2, 5.00 VIVID VIXEN 61 (1 Gundogdu) 3. Scr: Diamondsondinside, Our Aristocrat, Len, 1½ len. 2:15.43. (No sect time). TAB Nos: 7 3 2. Win $2.70 place $1.40 $2.00 NTD. Q: $3.80. E: $7.40. T: $21.60. D: $20.00. First 4: 7-3-2-8: $80.20. Sub: 3. Scr: 4(L),6. 7 - G V MCRAE CLASSIC HCP (68) 2100m: 13.00 RED SOLE (b m 4y Pins Lady Harriet (NZ). Trainer: Peter Gelagotis) 54 (P. Mertens) 1, 4.00 TUSKEGEE BOMBER 59.5 (B. Melham) 2, 12.00 STREETS OF SEATTLE 57.5 (R. McLeod) 3. Scr: Debecca, Snow Patrol, Prinsen, 1¼ len. lg hd. 2:19.70. (No sect time). TAB Nos: 12 1 7. Win $11.30 place $2.70 $1.60 $3.10. Q: $30.50. E: $65.10. Duets: 12-1: $9.80, 12-7: $29.60, 1-7: $9.80. T: $725.00. D: $31.20. First 4: 12-1-7-11: $3,911.80. Sub: 2. Scr: 4,9.10. 8 - CENTREBET PICK OF THE FIELD (C1) 1000m: 14.00 HE’S READY (ch g 5y More Than Ready (USA) Miss Apps (NZ). Trainer: D.K. Brown) 56 (I. Gundogdu) 1, 16.00 EL BLAZING TIME 56.5 cd 53.5 (Ms A. Guillemin) 2, 3.10 PIXIE EYES 56.5 (J. Noonan) 3. Scr: Eastside, Who Stole My Sock, Exceed All Limits, Mega Miss, Fijon, Sapphire Mistress, Rulesto. ¾ len, sht hd. 1:01.91. (No sect time). TAB Nos: 9 7 8. Win $8.80 place $3.70 $4.80 NTD. Q: $96.50. E: $188.80. T: $667.70. D: $103.10. First 4: 9-7-8-5: $1,783.80. Sub: 4. Scr: 1,2,3,6,11,13,14.
Fun with friends: Wyatt Kilgour, Anthony Garland, Caroline Lubach, Tom Hunter, Laura Brimblecombe and Brent Keddie made the trip over from Yarram to enjoy a day at the races.
Splash of colour: Julie Geisel from Inverloch certainly stood out in the crowd in a beautiful red and white polka-dotted dress, while her daughter Peppa looked adorable in stripes.
It takes two: Newly engaged Lynne Boag and Ciaran Roche from Stony Creek proved they were the perfect match by winning the couples’ section of Fashions on the Field at the Stony Creek Cup.
Stony Creek Cup: Arrie Kaushik and Tika Wilson from Leongatha were dressed up for the big occasion.
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Presenting the trophies: Stony Creek Racing Club chairman Paul Boag, stable foreman Meredith Tuckett, Second King owner Sam Pelly, winning jockey Peter Mertens and Betfair marketing manager Nick Cummins celebrate Second King’s win in the Stony Creek Cup.
Champion of the cup: Second King had a clear win at the post, the first Stony Creek Cup win for jockey Peter Mertens.
King sweeps cup ON A brilliant day for racing Second King took out the trophy at Sunday’s Stony Creek Cup. A large crowd of around 2000 enjoyed the fashion and the races in the sunshine. Second King’s jockey Peter Mertens was happy with his cup win after riding in the race for a number
of years. “It went well; my horse had less weight obviously than in the top three and that told in the end, he got the better of them because of the weight,” he said. “I’ve ridden a lot of them but that’s my first win and hopefully there’ll be more to come.” The horse was co-owned by Mick Kent and Sam Pelly as well as being
trained by Mr Kent. Fashions on the Field was also a closely contested competition on the day, with a number of beautiful ladies, handsome men and dashing couples entering the event. Judges for the day were Betfair marketing manager Nick Cummins, Influence on Dusk owner Judy Stone and Stony Creek Cup Fashions on the Field 2011 winner Nicole Salmon.
Newly engaged couple, Ciaran Roche and Lynne Boag from Stony Creek won the perfect engagement present when they won a weekend away in the couples section. Lynne co-ordinated her turquoise and brown dress with her jewellery, fascinator and her fiancé, with Ciaran sporting a turquoise tie with his grey three-piece suit, and completed his outfit with a cream and black hat.
It was the men strutting their stuff on the stage next, with all four finalists sporting different styles on the day. The judges chose winner Tom O’Dwyer from East Melbourne for his country touch; his grey threepiece suit, tie and white shirt was accessorised with a stylish beige Stetson and sturdy cowboy boots. Continued on page 71.
THE Under 16 side from Phillip Island came out premiers against the Wonthaggi Workmen in Saturday’s grand final. The happy team is (back from left) Tom Officer, Charlie Plant, Michael Manteit, Brodie Johnston (C), Jarrod Black (C), Zac Plowright, Jack Taylor, John Johnston (coach), (front from left) Hannah Watson, Matthew Naskopoulos, Blake Young, Alex Officer and Blake Insall. For the full report see page 61.